Mendocino County’s Ukiah Unified offering free summer meals

By Sydney Fishman Bay City News Ukiah Unified School District s UUSD Free Summer Meals undertaking not only provides students with free meals during summer break but also helps low-income families save money and feel secure knowing their children have a consistent place to get their daily nutrition Related Articles Popular East Bay pizza chain to open new location in downtown Livermore New York may have America s top pizza but California is at its heels Italian judges say Use cherries to make this relish for grilled meat Del Monte Foods files for bankruptcy seeks buyer BH Wood-Fired Grill in Walnut Creek abruptly closes months after reopening The district is continuing its tradition of providing breakfast and or lunch depending on the site to kids and their families UUSD explained of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch meaning they come from low-income households Summer often puts an extra burden on families struggling to afford nutritious well-balanced meals Julie Beer UUSD s food organization coordinator reported even residents who are not students are eligible for the campaign She stated income verification isn t required for people to grab a free meal This really helps families because you can receive breakfast and lunch Beer stated Beer noted it s helpful that multiple schools are within walking distance for families It makes it easier for people to access food for their families According to the UUSD website seven locations across Ukiah are serving meals to public members this summer Beer disclosed having sites throughout the city makes it easier for more families to access the meals regardless of where they live Chosen people might not have food at home so this way they can at least go get a breakfast bagel each day while their kids are out of school for summer break she mentioned UUSD s Free Summer Meals initiative will be offered until August with chosen locations ending operation July To see the Free Summer Meals activity schedule and to visit a location in your area go to the UUSD website at uusd net apps news article Other summer meal sites in Mendocino County include schools in Anderson Valley Redwood Valley and Fort Bragg To see other locations serving free meals visit cde ca gov ds sh sn ap summersites asp year countyname Mendocino