SJC, Elkhart Co. schools participating in Summer Food Service Program

SAINT JOSEPH, ELKHART COUNTY, IND-The final school bell of the year is ringing across Michiana. But, as kids head into summer break, schools will still work to make sure every kid has food to eat.

Indiana’s Department of Agriculture funds the “Summer Food Service Program” each year. Several schools in Saint Joseph and Elkhart counties are participating.

The program has been in place for more than 40 years. It provides breakfast, lunch, or both on certain days and times throughout the summer break.

Sponsors who serve healthy free meals and snacks to kids 18 and younger from low-income families are reimbursed.

Several public and private nonprofit groups sponsor the initiative.  

Each had to submit an application and receive training on how to run a successful program. 

The Indiana Department of Education shows an interactive map of all counties enrolled on their website HERE.

Saint Joseph County Schools

Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation

Union-North United School Corporation

Marian High School

School City of Mishawaka

St. Margaret’s House

South Bend Community School Corporation

John Glenn School Corporation

Our reporting partners at The Elkhart Truth have provided a list of schools in Elkhart County.

Elkhart County Schools

Concord High School

Concord Junior High School

West Side Elementary School

Osolo Elementary

Pinewood Elementary

Mary Beck Elementary

Roosevelt Elementary

West Goshen Elementary

Prairie View Elementary

Model Elementary

Parkside Elementary

Waterford Elementary

Chamberlain Elementary

Goshen High School

Goshen Middle School

Here's more information on Elkhart County's involvement in the program:

Each town will have different sites set up for kids to pick up their meals. According to the Indiana Department of Education, their current list of sites in Saint Joseph County is still being finalized. It is expected to be updated, but you can find it HERE.

The list of sites in Elkhart County can be found HERE provided by our reporting partners, The Elkhart Truth.