A number of school corporations are distributing meals for Michiana children over the summer.

South Bend

The South Bend Community School Corporation is handing out meals at various locations around the city. These meals are free for children under 18. Learn more

Parks (beginning June 7)

Monday-Friday

• Potawatomi Park
  • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Harrison Playground
  • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• MLK, Jr. Center
  • 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
• Charles Black Center
  • 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

• Howard Park
  • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Kennedy Splash Pad
  • Noon to 1 p.m.
• Walker Field
  • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

• Muessel Playground
  • 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday

• Southeast Park
  • Noon to 1 p.m.
• Coquillard Park
  • 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
• Fremont Park
  • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Housing Complexes (beginning June 14)

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

• Indian Springs
  • Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday

• Harber Homes
  • 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Prairie Apartments
  • Noon to 1 p.m.
• Beacon Heights
  • 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Curbside Pick-Up (beginning June 8)

5-day bulk meal kits – 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday

• Harrison Elementary School, Door 1
• Dickinson Fine Arts Academy, Door 15
• Washington High School, Door 23

Wednesday

• Monroe Elementary School, Door 7
• Madison STEAM Academy, Door 11
• Muessel Elementary School, Door 1

South Bend Community School Corporation Meal Distribution information 

Mishawaka

The Mishawaka Parks and Recreation is partnering with the PHM School Corporation and the School City of Mishawaka to distribute meals and snacks at area parks. These meals are free for children ages 18 and younger. Learn more 

Mary Gibbard Park (provided by School City of Mishawaka) 

• June 7 to July 30 (no lunch July 5)
• Monday through Friday – Noon to 12:30 p.m.

Central Park (provided by PHM)

• June 7 to August 6 (no lunch July 5)
• Monday through Friday – 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Twin Branch Park (provided by PHM)

• June 7 to August 6 (no lunch July 5)
• Monday through Friday – 11 a.m. to noon

Merrifield Park (provided by PHM)

• June 7 to August 6 (no lunch or snack July 5)
• Monday through Friday
  • Lunch: 11 a.m. to noon at Scout Deadshot
  • Snack: 2:45 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Greywolf

Mishawaka Parks and Recreation Department Facebook page 

Elkhart

Elkhart Community Schools is handing out free meals to children under the age of 19. The child/children must be present. Breakfasts and lunches will be provided for the week. 

Mondays, June 7 to August 2

Sites will be closed on Monday, July 5 and will instead operate on Tuesday, July 6.

9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

• Beardsley Elementary School
• Mary Feeser Elementary School
• Woodland Elementary School 

Noon to 12:30 p.m.

• Hawthorne Elementary School
• Pinewood Elementary School 

Elkhart Food Services information page

Niles

Niles Community Schools is handing out meal kits during its Summer Meal Distribution Program. These meal kits are free for children under 18/under 26 with a disability. Learn more

Tuesdays, June 29 through August 17

Meal kits include seven breakfasts and seven lunches. 

Niles High School

• 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Ballard Elementary School

• 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Niles Community Schools Summer Meal Distribution Program information