Oakland Department of Human Services - Summer Food Service Program -

Summer Food Service Program

Oakland’s Summer Lunch Program delivers free and nutritious meals to children in Oakland neighborhoods

Summer Food Service Program sites are located throughout Oakland. Some of the City’s many partners for the Oakland Summer Lunch Program include:

City of Oakland Recreation Centers
Many non-profit organizations serving children
Churches
Alameda County
Community Food Bank

To find the summer lunch program near you, please call the Oaklanders’ Assistance Center at 510-444-C-I-T-Y

USDA prohibits discrimination in the administration of its programs. To file a complaint, write to the Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Dr., Alexandria, VA 22302.

Our Mission

The Summer Lunch Program strives to help children in Oakland get the nutrition they need to learn, play, and grow throughout the summer—making them better prepared to start another school year. The Summer Lunch Program encourages healthy eating habits leading to normal weight ranges and a positive self-image.

Interested sites must meet the following guidelines:

50% or more of the children enrolled in the closest public school are eligible for free or reduced price school lunch
Site must have appropriate facilities and capacity for children to eat on-site as approved by the City of Oakland
Site must provide adequate supervision during meal-times
Site Supervisor and staff must attend mandatory Summer Food Service Training
Your program must run for at least 2 weeks for the minimum of 20 children or youth

Please select ONE of the mandatory trainings to attend:

May 18, 2010

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

May 25, 2010

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

June 1, 2010

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

June 10, 2010

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

June 16, 2010

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza (City Hall)

Located between on 14th Street between Clay Street and BroadwayHearing Room 3 (1st floor)

Linked is the Summer Food Service Program Questionnaire. Please provide program information for 2010 and fax or email it to the number or address indicated. If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact Carmela Chase at (510) 238-7992. Thank you for participating in this worthy project.