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Oregon cranks up the summer meals for children across the state
Maybe it's a rare kid who misses school in the summertime, but there are plenty of kids who would miss meals in the summertime without school-based nutrition programs. The programs ensure that children don't go hungry because the meal they normally get at school come to an end.
The Oregon Department of Education Summer Food Service program provides free nutritious meals at sites all over the state. ODE child nutrition specialist Cathy Brock offers insights on two state education programs: Summer Food Service and Summer EBT, which provides $120 for groceries per eligible child.
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By Mike GreenMaybe it's a rare kid who misses school in the summertime, but there are plenty of kids who would miss meals in the summertime without school-based nutrition programs. The programs ensure that children don't go hungry because the meal they normally get at school come to an end.
The Oregon Department of Education Summer Food Service program provides free nutritious meals at sites all over the state. ODE child nutrition specialist Cathy Brock offers insights on two state education programs: Summer Food Service and Summer EBT, which provides $120 for groceries per eligible child.