Press release
BATAVIA, NY — In an effort to ensure children have access to healthy meals during the summer months, the Batavia City School District is pleased to announce its summer meal program, available at no cost to all children and teens 18 and under, starting Monday, July 7, through Friday, August 15.
Families have two easy ways to participate:
Option 1: Daily Meals (Monday–Friday) — No Registration Needed
Starting Monday, July 7, through Friday, August 15, children under 18 years old can visit any of the following sites to enjoy breakfast and lunch. Meals are provided at no cost. No registration required. Meals must be eaten on-site.
- Austin Park: Lunch, 11:00 am–12:00 pm
- Batavia Middle School: Breakfast 8:00–8:30 am; Lunch 11:00 am–12:00 pm
- Jackson Primary: Breakfast 8:00–9:00 am; Lunch 11:00 am–12:00 pm (Monday-Thursday Only)
- John Kennedy Park: Breakfast 9:00–9:45 am; Lunch 11:15 am–12:30 pm
- John Kennedy School: Breakfast 8:00–9:00 am; Lunch 11:00 am–12:00 pm
- Lambert Park: Lunch, 11:15 am–12:30 pm
- Robert Morris: Breakfast, 8:30–9:00 am
- Williams Park: Lunch, 11:15 am–12:30 pm
Option 2: Weekend Meal Kits (Fridays Only) — Registration Required
We’re excited to announce a new program this summer. Starting Friday, July 11, through Friday, August 15, families can pick up three-day meal kits for the weekend at no cost. Each kit includes breakfast and lunch for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- Pickup Dates: Friday, July 11 through Friday, August 15, 2025
- Pickup Time: 10:45 am–12:00 pm
- Pickup Location: Jackson Primary, Hutchins Street Bus Loop
- Eligibility: Children under 18 years old
- Registration Required: Click here to register in advance prior to your first pick-up. Registration must be received by Thursday for Friday pickup.
After you are fully registered, a parent or guardian may pick up meals on behalf of their children. On your first visit, please bring your ID and any children for whom you’re requesting meals.
Please note: Children who receive a Friday meal kit are not eligible to also receive meals at another site on the same day.
The Batavia City School District receives funding for each qualifying meal served to children through New York State Department of Education Child Nutrition, which receives funding for summer meal programs directly from the USDA.
For more information, please visit bataviacsd.org or contact Susan Presher at (585) 343-2480, ext. 1007, or slpresher@bataviacsd.org.
great idea, how did they decide on times?
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