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June 5, 2024

Jackson Public Schools Offering Free Meals For Kids This Summer

Morgan Howard

The Jackson Public School System is offering free meals to kids throughout the summer.

All children in Jackson are invited to participate in the 33rd annual Summer Feeding program. This offers free meals to anyone under 18-years-old.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided from June 3 to July 12 at various schools in the area.

Meal Times:

Breakfast: 7 – 8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Locations:

Bates Elementary School, 3180 McDowell Road Extension
Blackburn Middle School, 1311 West Pearl Street
Boyd Elementary School, 4521 Broadmeadow Drive
Cardozo Middle School, 3180 McDowell Road Extension
Clausell Elementary School, 330 Harley Street
Galloway Elementary School, 186 Idlewild Street
Key Elementary School, 699 W. McDowell Road
Kirksey Middle School, 5677 Highland Drive
McLeod Elementary School, 1616 Sandalwood Place
Provine High School, 2400 Robinson Street
Spann Elementary School, 1615 Brecon Drive
Wilkins Elementary School, 1970 Castle Hill Drive

Note: Free meals must be consumed on site as per federal government rules for this grant program.

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