Free meals for kids available throughout summer

Free meals for kids available throughout summer

The Merrillville Community School Corporation will offer free breakfasts and lunches to all children ages 18 and under.

The program begins June 8 and will last through Aug. 10 with the exception of June 20, Juneteenth, and July 4, Independence Day.

Meals will be offered weekdays only, and children must be present and eat their meals on site. Only one breakfast and one lunch are permitted per child per day.

Merrillville students attending summer school will receive their meals at school.

The following sites will distribute breakfasts from 9 to 10 a.m. and lunches from noon-1 p.m.: Merrillville High School, 276 E. 68th Pl., Door I; Pierce Middle School, 199 E. 70th St., west of Door 3; Fieler Elementary School, 407 W. 61st Ave., Door C; Salk Elementary School, 3001 W. 77th Ave., Door B; Miller Elementary School, 5901 Waite St., Door A; Stefek Park, 7053 Harrison St.; and Collins Park, 9500 Merrillville Rd.

Mobile bus stops will offer lunch only: 11-11:20 a.m: Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 5375 Harrison St.; 11:40-11:50 a.m.: 73rd & Bigger; noon-12:20 p.m.: Rethink Church, 2920 W. 73rd Pl.

For more information, visit the Merrillville Community School Corporation website, www.mvsc.k12.in.us, or call the central office, 219-650-5300.