Meet Up and Eat Up

Meet Up and Eat Up is a collaborative movement to ensure that every child has access to nutritious meals 3 times a day, 365 days a year. For kids who rely on free and reduced price school lunches, the risk of going hungry is even greater in the summertime. Meet Up and Eat Up is supported through the national organization Share Our Strength, No Kid Hungry.

Summer Food

Summer Food Service Program

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a USDA program that provides free breakfasts and lunches in the summer when school is out. We do this in partnership with the Michigan Department of Education, Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, and community organizations. To learn more, contact (313)923-3535 ext. 236.

Cacfp

Child and Adult Care Food Program

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a USDA program which provides healthy dinners to children participating in afterschool programs. Meals must be eaten on site. CACFP helps Gleaners sponsored community sites in partnership with the Michigan Department of Education and the No Kid Hungry campaign. To learn more or become a host site: 313-923-3535 ext. 236.

Find a Meet Up and Eat Up Site

Meet Up and Eat Up sites are located in kid-friendly areas all across our region, including parks, recreation centers and libraries. The Michigan Department of Education administers the program and meals are paid for by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Find your neighborhood Meet Up and Eat Up site by dialing 2-1-1, texting "Food" to 877-877 or checking out the map here. Want to help spread the word in your community? Visit the toolkit to download Meet Up and Eat Up resources.

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