Summer should be a time for fun and growth, not hunger. That’s why the Northeast Iowa Food Bank (NEIFB) is once again participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) — known as NEIFB’s Summer Feeding Program — to provide free, nutritious meals to children throughout northeast Iowa. From public libraries to churches and community centers, sites across the region will offer meals to ensure that no child goes without during the summer months. In 2024, the program served an average of 390 children per day.
Barbara Prather, executive director of the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, emphasized the importance of the program: “We are proud of our Summer Feeding Program and the role it plays in serving our communities. In fact, four of our eight programs are completely focused on helping children. Summer can be especially hard for those who rely on school meals during the academic year. When school is out, many families feel the strain of additional food costs, and children may miss the nourishment they need to grow, learn, and play. These summer meal sites help fill that gap, offering consistent access to nutritious food and helping families stay strong through the summer months. It’s one of the most direct and impactful ways we can support the health and well-being of our community.â€
Meals are provided at no cost to all children, and participation is the same for everyone, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Learn more about the Summer Feeding Program: .
The following open and closed enrolled sites will serve meals the summer of 2025:
Open Meal Sites – First Come, First Served
Note: In observation of the holiday, meals will not be served on July Fourth.
SUMNER PUBLIC LIBRARY 206 N. Railroad St., Sumner. Lunch and snack distributed 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday–Friday, June 30-Aug. 22.
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1400 W. Bremer Ave., Waverly. Breakfast and lunch distributed 11 a.m.–noon, Tuesday and Thursday ONLY. Bulk distribution June 10-Aug. 7.
