FREE MEALS FOR BERKELEY YOUTH, AGES 18 AND UNDER
Summer Lunch Program Begins June 21

Berkeley, California (Thursday, June 17, 2010) - Children who are 18 years old or younger are invited to eat free in Berkeley. The City of Berkeley, in collaboration with the State of California Department of Education, will offer free summer lunches and snacks to all Berkeley students at locations across the City between June 21 and August 13. Dates, times and locations are listed below.

JUNE 21 -- AUGUST 13

James Kenney Community Center, 1720 8th Street

Lunch served: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Snack served: 2:30 p.m. -3:30 p.m.

MLK Jr. Youth Center, 1739 Oregon Street

Lunch served: Noon-1 p.m.
Snack served: 3 p.m. -4 p.m.

Frances Albrier Community Center, 2800 Park St.

Lunch served: Noon-1 p.m.
Snack served: 3 p.m. -4 p.m.

Harrison Street Skate Park, 5th and Harrison St.

Lunch served 11:30 a.m .-12:30 p.m.
Snack served 2:30 p.m. -3:30 p.m.

Black Repertory Theater, 3210 Adeline St.

Lunch served 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Snack served 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Berkeley Youth Alternatives, 1255 Allston Way

Lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Snack served 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

JUNE 21 - AUGUST 6

Malcolm X Elementary School, 1731 Prince Street

Lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Snack served 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Rosa Parks School, 920 Allston Way

Lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Snack served 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

**No Summer Lunch Program at Washington School

NOTE: In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture Policy this institution is prohibited for discriminating on  the basis of race color national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA Director Office  of Civil Rights 1400 Independence Ave. SW Washington D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (2-02) 720-6382 (TTY) USDA and NSD are equal opportunity providers and employers.

For more information, please contat Ginsi Bryant at (510) 981-6674.

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