SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Bend Community School Corporation is launching its Summer Discovery Kitchen program that will help feed school-aged children across the city this summer.

"The program will offer both breakfast and lunch from June 9 through Aug. 1, ensuring that young community members have access to nutritious meals during the summer months," an SBCSC spokesperson said.

The initiative will provide free meals for children and teens ages 18 and under and is made possible through a partnership with Chartwells K12.

Program Details:

• Who: Children and teens aged 18 and under
• When: June 9 – August 1, 2025
• What: Free breakfast and lunch

Participating Locations and Meal Times:

1. Riley High School
1902 Fellows St., Door 20
Breakfast: 8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Dates: June 9 – June 30, July 7 – July 25

2. Clay International Academy
52900 Lily Rd.
Breakfast: 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Lunch: 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Dates: June 9 – June 30

3. Harrison Elementary
3302 W. Western Ave.
Breakfast: 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Lunch: noon – 12:30 p.m.
Dates: June 9 – June 30'

4. Madison Elementary
312 Donmoyer Ave.
Breakfast: 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Lunch: noon – 12:30 p.m.
Dates: June 9 – June 30

5. Monroe Elementary
832 N. Lafayette Blvd.
Breakfast: 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Lunch: noon – 12:30 p.m.
Dates: June 9 – June 30

6. Rise Up Academy
740 N. Eddy St.
Breakfast: 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Lunch: noon – 12:30 p.m.
Dates: June 9 – June 30

7. Kennedy Park
756 Eclipse Pl.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Dates: June 9 – August 1

8. Muessel Grove
1222 Wilber St.
Lunch: noon. – 1 p.m.
Dates: June 9 – August 1

9. King Center
1522 Linden Ave.
Lunch: 11 a.m. – noon
Dates: June 9 – August 1

10. Howard Park
219 S. St. Louis Blvd.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Dates: June 9 – August 1

11. O'Brien Pavilion
321 E. Walter St.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Dates: June 9 – August 1

12. Potawatomi Park
2105 E. Mishawaka Ave.
Lunch: noon – 1 p.m.
Dates: June 9 – August 1

Exciting Activities and Food Sampling

In addition to meals, themed activities will take place throughout the summer at various locations. Families can enjoy events filled with music, games, and food sampling, such as:

• June 18 at Muessel Grove: Musical chairs, water balloon toss, and samples of popcorn and popsicles.
• June 25 at King Center: Relay races, chicken and waffles sliders, and pigs in a blanket.
• July 2 at Howard Park: Pin the tail on the pony and cheeseburger sliders.
• July 8 at O'Brien Pavilion: Freeze dance and pinwheel sandwiches.
• July 16 at Potawatomi Park: Sticker station and pizza bagels.
• July 23 at Kennedy Park: Musical chairs and chips with salsa or guacamole.

Introducing F.I.T.

As part of our commitment to promoting health and nutrition, we are also thrilled to introduce F.I.T. (Fueling, Instructing, and Training) in the upcoming school year.

This program will feature culinary demonstrations and nutrition education to help students learn how to fuel their bodies for success.

For more information about the Summer Discovery Kitchen or to view the complete meal schedule, please visit sb.nutrislice.com.