Record number of public schools offering free meals to children this summer
This year, 71 public schools will serve meals through the Hawaii State Department of Education's summer food service program, Seamless Summer Option.
News Release from Hawaii DoE, 03-Jun-2019
The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) today announced 71 public schools will serve meals through its summer food service program, Seamless Summer Option (SSO).
"The Department is excited to see an increase in the number of schools that have stepped up to feed our keiki this summer. This is typically a period of time where our most vulnerable students do not have access to services that they normally would during the school year," said Dann Carlson, assistant superintendent, Office of School Facilities and Support Services. "Our hope is that more students will enjoy a free meal, simply by stopping by one of our participating schools."
Beginning in early June, the SSO program will be available at public schools around the state free of charge to all children 18 years and younger. Meals will be served at select locations Monday through Friday, except June 11 (King Kamehameha Day) and July 4 (Independence Day). Parents are encouraged to call their child's school directly to find out the specific times for meal service.
SSO is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and was established to ensure that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals during the summer. An eligible school must have 50 percent or more of its regular enrolled students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunches and some type of summer program on campus. However, meal recipients do not have to be enrolled in those classes to be served.
List of Schools
Oahu:
Aiea Elementary
Anuenue
Castle High
Dole Middle
Ewa Beach Elementary
Ewa Elementary
Farrington High
Fern Elementary
Hauula Elementary
Kaala Elementary
Kaewai Elementary
Kahaluu Elementary
Kahuku Elementary
Kahuku High & Intermediate
Kailua Elementary
Kaimiloa Elementary
Kaimuki High
Kalakaua Middle
Kalihi Elementary
Kalihi Waena Elementary
Kaneohe Elementary
Kapunahala Elementary
Kauluwela Elementary
Kipapa Elementary
Kuhio Elementary
Laie Elementary
Lanakila Elementary
Leihoku Elementary
Linapuni Elementary
Makaha Elementary
Maili Elementary
Mauka Lani Elementary
Nanaikapono Elementary
Nanakuli Elementary
Nanakuli High & Intermediate
Pearl City Elementary
Pohakea Elementary
Pope Elementary
Roosevelt High
Waialua Elementary
Waianae Elementary
Waianae High
Waianae Intermediate
Waimanalo Elementary
Hawaii Island:
Hilo High
Hilo Intermediate
Kau High
Ke Kula O Nawahi PCS
Keaau Elementary
Keaau High
Keaau Middle
Kealakehe High
Kealakehe Intermediate
Keaukaha Elementary
Keonepoko Elementary
Kohala Elementary
Kohala High
Kohala Middle
Konawaena High & Intermediate
Mountain View Elementary
Naalehu Elementary & Intermediate
Pahoa High & Intermediate
Waiakea High
Waiakea Intermediate
Waimea Elementary
Kauai:
Kapaa Elementary
Kekaha Elementary
King Kaumualii
Maui:
Waihee Elementary
Wailuku Elementary
Molokai:
Kaunakakai Elementary
For additional community Summer Food Service Program site locations, click here.
SSO is an equal opportunity provider. For more information, click here.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online here, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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