Kentucky provides training to sponsors for summer food program

(KBSI) – Many Kentucky families depend on free or reduced lunch when school is out for the summer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Kentucky Department of Education’s Summer Food Service Program help to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals to bridge the nutrition gap during these months.

KDE encourages schools and nonprofit organizations to sponsor the SFSP and provide free meals to Kentucky children and teens in low-income areas.

Meal sites often are located in public areas, including schools, community centers, parks, family housing complexes and locations operated by faith-based organizations.

Sponsoring organizations must be one of the following:

• A public or nonprofit private school food authority (including school districts);
• A public or nonprofit private residential summer camp;
• A unit of a local, municipal, county or state government;
• A public or nonprofit private college or university; or
• Other private nonprofit organizations.

Potential sponsors and other parties interested in learning more about the SFSP can provide contact information in the Summer Food Service Program Interest Survey.

Upon completion of the survey, you will be contacted with program and training information.