Nicole, one of our 2011 SFSP interns, teaches kids how to make healthy snacks!
Programs
SFSP Facts
About the Summer Food Service Program
Summer Food Service Program
Information
Food that’s in when school is out.
Feeding hungry kids all summer is a big job-ask any parent! This is especially tough on a tight budget. The Food Finders Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) was created to meet the needs of hungry children during a time when other resources, like the National School Lunch Service, are not available. This program is open to any child under 18 years of age.
The Food Finders Summer Food Service Program began the summer of 2010 with 4 sites in Lafayette and Benton County. The kids enjoyed recreational activities, fun food education, arts and crafts and the time spent with the Lunch Crew.
In 2011, Food Finders received a grant from ConAgra and Feeding America, which helped them greatly expand their efforts. The program increased to 17 sites around four counties (Tippecanoe, Benton, White, and Clinton). Most sites were organized by volunteers at area churches, libraries, apartment communities and schools. By summer’s end over 10,000 meals. In addition to lunches- take home items such as fresh fruit, vegetables and pantry staples were provided weekly. Most sites added fun recreational activities for the children.
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Summer Food Service Program
- Less than 20% of children eligible for free and reduced lunches receive meals during the summer months. Food Finders works to reach as many children in need as possible.
- Fewer resources are available in rural areas and children in rural counties often have a difficult time reaching resources.
- Each meal served meets USDA meal pattern guidelines
How Can You Help?
Donate to the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
Contact Kristine Jansen to learn about hosting a summer feeding site.
2012 Summer Food Service Program Site Locations:
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) was created to serve nutritious meals to children (ages 2-18) when the National School Lunch Program is not available. Participation is FREE & no registration is required! Program is from June 4th – August 10th unless otherwise stated.
All sites are closed July 4th
Benton County:
Boswell Free Methodist Church, Mon.-Fri. 12:00-1:00pm, 402 S. Old Hwy 41, Boswell, IN 47901
Earl Park Public Library, Tues. & Fri. 12:30-1:30pm, 102 E. 5th St., Earl Park, IN 47944
Hickory Grove Fire Station, Mon.-Fri. 11:00am-12:00pm, 115 N. 3rd, Ambia, IN 47917
Otterbein Public Library, Tues. – Fri. 12:00pm-1:00pm, 23 E. First St., Otterbein, IN 47970
Oxford United Methodist Church, Mon-Fri. 11:30am-12:30pm, 215 S. Howard, Oxford, IN 47971
Prairie Crossing Elementary* June 4 – June 21, Mon. – Thurs. 11:30am-12:00pm, 2758 S. 400 E., Oxford, IN
The Compass, Mon. – Fri. 11:30am-12:30pm, 110 E. Fifth St., Fowler, IN 47944
Cass County:
Emmaus Mission Center (Morningstar)*May 29-August 15, Mon.-Fri. 11:00 - 1:00pm, 425 9th Street, Logansport, IN 46947
Fairview Minor League Park*June 6 – July 18, Wednesday 12:00-2:00, 1 Sam Tocco Lane, Logansport IN 46947
Logansport Church of the Brethren*May 29 – August 10, Monday-Friday 12:00 - 1:00, 2405 Shadowlawn Dr, Logansport IN 46947
Fountain County:
Attica Free Methodist Church*June 4-July 27, M-F 12:00 - 1:00, 301 N 6th St, Attica IN 47918
Cates Community Church, M-F 11:30-12:30, 1565 W Lake Hideaway Rd (900 S), Kingman IN 49752
Covington City Park, M-F 11:15-12:15, 1 City Park, Covington IN 47932
Hillsboro Town Park*May 29-August 10, M-F 11:30- 12:30, 302 N Murphy St, Hillsboro IN 47949
Jackson Township Fire Station*June 5-August 9, Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:30-12:30, 3889 S 341, Hillsboro IN 47949
Kingman American Legion, M, W, F 12:00 - 1:00, 251 W. State St, Kingman IN 47952
Stringtown Church of God, M-F 12:00 -1:00, 2390 S Stringtown Rd, Covington IN 47932
Veedersburg Community Room, M-F 12:00 -1:00, 100 S Main, Veedersburg IN 47987
Montgomery County:
Assembly of God Church*June 4-June 29, Mon.-Fri. 11:30-12:30, 2070 Lebanon Rd, Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Newton County:
Community Church - Roselawn*June 12 – August 9, Tues. & Thurs. 11:30 - 12:30, 10498 N 450 E, DeMotte IN 46310
Tippecanoe County:
Bethany Presbyterian Church*Through August 24, Monday-Friday, 11:30-12:30, 3305 Longlois Dr., Lafayette, IN 47904
Cambridge Apartments*Through August 24, Mon.-Fri., 12:00-1:00, 3606 Parliament Dr., Lafayette, IN
Chapel Gate Apartments, Monday-Friday 12:00 - 1:00, 3151 Chapel Gate Way, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Claystone Apartments, Monday-Friday 12:45 - 1:45, 548 Westchester Ln., Lafayette, IN
Columbian Park, Monday-Friday 11:30- 12:30, 1915 Scott St., Lafayette, IN 47904
White County:
Burnettsville First Baptist Church, Monday-Friday 11:30-12:30, 201 S Main St, Burnettsville, IN 47926
Canterburg House Apartments, Monday-Friday 12:00 - 1:00, 1101 Foxwood Ct, Monticello IN 47960
Idaville First Church of God*May 29-August 10, Monday-Friday 12:00 -1:00, 11073 E 50 N, Idaville IN 47950
Monon United Methodist Church*June 11-August 10, Monday-Friday 11:00 - 12:00, 501 N Market St, Monon IN, 47959
Monticello-Union Township Public Library, Monday-Friday 12:00 - 1:00, 321 W. Broadway St, Monticello, IN 47960
Reynolds Methodist Church*June 11- August 10, Monday-Friday 11:00 - 12:00, 600 E 2nd St, Reynolds, IN 47980
