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Summer Lunch Program

Children 18 and younger can pick up a free lunch and snack at several locations in Berkeley throughout the summer.

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 children at locations across the city.

FREE LUNCH OFFERED JUNE 5–July 28

No program June 19 and July 4

Note: All meals must be eaten on site

Frances Albrier Community Center, 2800 Park St.
Lunch Served 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Snack Served 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Meals will be served by the side of the building next to play structure

MLK Youth Services Center/YAP, 1730 Oregon St. 
Lunch 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Snack 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Meals will be served in the front of the building

Free lunch offered June 5–August 4

No program June 19 and July 4

Note: All meals must be eaten on site

James Kenney Community Center, 1720 8th St.
Lunch 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.     
Snack 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Meals will be served in the courtyard 

Strawberry Creek Park, 1255 Allston Way
Lunch 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.     
Snack 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Meals will be served by the play structure

West Campus Pool, 2100 Browning St.
Lunch Served 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Snack Served 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Meals will be served in front of the gate entrance to the pool

NOTE:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. 

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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