Hawai‘i public schools to feed keiki this summer

Seventy-three public schools across the state will be serving free meals over the summer to children 18 years old and younger, regardless of their enrollment status.

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s Seamless Summer Option program starts June 10. Meals will be served at select schools Monday through Friday, excluding holidays on June 11, King Kamehameha Day and the Fourth of July.

Breakfasts will be served from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. and lunches from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

“Consistent nutrition is vital to growing children during the summer break when they may not be in school to receive meals,” said Superintendent Keith Hayashi. “We encourage all of our families to make these free meals part of their children’s summer schedules to maintain their healthy development…”

Summer meals are offered for on-campus dining only; there is no grab-and-go option. Children do not have to be enrolled at a participating school to be served, and meals will consist of solid foods. For special diet accommodations, email specialdiets@k12.hi.us with as much detail as possible.

The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and was established to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals during the summer.

Participating schools on Kaua‘i are:

• Kamakahelei Middle School
• Kapa‘a Elementary
• Kaumuali‘i Elementary
• Kekaha Elementary

Parents may view detailed serving locations and times here or call their nearest participating school directly for details.