Summer Food Service Program
     Summer is finally here and kids are out of school.  St. Francois County Health
Center would like to take this opportunity to tell you about the Summer Food Service Program.
This program was developed so that children do not go hungry throughout the summer.  
     


                                       
       The Summer Food Service Program was developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
to ensure that children have a nutritious lunch available to them throughout the summer
while schools are not in session. There are various sites throughout St.Francois County
where free lunches are served Monday through Friday to children who are
18 years of age or younger.  Lunches are served through August 7, 2009.

Lunch Service available at these locations:
               Columbia Park, Park Hills, MO                        11:00am - 12:00pm (Noon)
               Desloge City Park, Desloge, MO                     11:30am - 12:30pm
               Bonne Terre City Park, Bonne Terre, MO     11:30am - 12:30pm

 Hey Kids and Teens*.  .  .
Join us for Nutritious Summer Meals at No Charge
Power Panther says, “Eat Smart, Play Hard.” ™

The Summer Food Service Program concept:
During the school year, nutritious meals are available for children through the National School Lunch and National School Breakfast Programs. However, those programs end when school is out for the summer. Children in our community do not need to go hungry this summer. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Summer Food Service Program helps fill the hunger gap during the summer months.  This program extends the opportunity to receive nutrious, well balanced meals into the summer to help children stay healthy.  Not only are the children eating healthier, but eating healthy stimulates the brain and makes it easier to learn and you are more alert.

Children who miss breakfast and lunch are more likely to be sick, absent or tardy for school, disruptive in class, and/or inattentive in class. Children who miss breakfast and lunch are more likely to score lower on achievement tests. Good nutrition is essential for learning in school. The Summer Food Service Program provides an opportunity to continue a child's physical and social development while providing nutritious meals while away from school. It helps children return to school ready to learn. 

                     Need More Information?  Check us out at these websites ...                 

     To find a site near you please check out http://www.dhss.mo.gov/sfsp/

                           Read more about the Summer Food Service Program at
                                           http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/summer/ or

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