For Immediate Release: July 23, 2026
Contact: nokidhungryca[at]strength.org
ALERT: Western Placer Unified School District Launches Summer Nutrition Program for Local Kids
Kids 0-18 Years Old Can Get 7 Days of Summer Meals At No Cost!
Sheridan, CA: Plateful by Western Placer Unified School District’s Food & Nutrition Services and No Kid Hungry are letting kids and families know the free Summer Food Program is now available for children and teens!
Good nutrition is essential for learning in school but continuing healthy eating habits is also important during the long hot summer months. Eating nutritious foods helps ensure students retain their hard learned knowledge and to help them to keep right on learning throughout the summer.
“Summer fun should be fueled by healthy food! The Western Placer Unified School District’s Summer Meals program is in full gear, so don’t miss your chance to pick up 7 days of free, nutritious meals for your children ages 0-18. We ask that families please sign up through our sign-up form today—it helps us ensure we have enough food prepared for every child in our community. Let’s make sure our kids are well-fed all summer long!” – Christina Lawson, food & nutrition services director for Western Placer Unified School District
“There’s long been a huge gap between the number of kids getting meals in the summertime and the kids who really need them – particularly in rural communities. New flexibilities for summer meals in rural communities means that no longer has to be the case,” says Kathy Saile, No Kid Hungry California Director. “We’re excited to support these schools and community groups in offering summer meals in ways that work for their community – like allowing families to pick up multiple meals at a time or even offering home delivery.”
Who is eligible for the Summer Food Program:
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- Children ages 18 years and under can pick up 7 days of breakfasts and lunches (14 meals total)
- Parents or guardians may pick up meals for their own child(ren), otherwise children need to be present.
- Non-congregate meals are not eligible for children attending summer school since they are receiving meals at school
Where and when should families go to pick up meals?
- Townview Court, Sheridan, CA (Cross street: Commercial Place)
- Every Tuesday, 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. from until August 4, 2026
Do families need to sign up ahead of time?
- You do not need to register but using the Parent Sign Up Form helps staff prepare the quantity of meals needed.
What should families do if they have questions?
- Visit the School District’s Nutrition Services website,call (916) 645-6373 or email clawson@wpusd.org for more information.
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About No Kid Hungry
No child should go hungry in America. But millions of kids in the United States live with hunger. No Kid Hungry is working to end childhood hunger by helping launch and improve programs that give all kids the healthy food they need to thrive. This is a problem we know how to solve. No Kid Hungry is a campaign of Share Our Strength, an organization committed to ending hunger and poverty. Join us at nokidhungry.org.
Last update: August 4, 2026
