Summer vacation can be a stressful time for kids. They are used to receiving meals at school for breakfast and lunch and now that may be difficult at home this summer. That's why there are summer feeding sites set up to help ease the stress for kids and their parents. Below is a list of summer feeding sites in Springfield that Central Illinois Foodbank helps run. To find other summer feeding sites closest to you you can call: 1-800-359-2163 or text FoodIL to 877877.
Open to Anyone:
Brandon Court Kids Cafe
#9 Brandon Drive
Springfield, IL 62703
Program Hours of Operation:
June 12 – August 4, 2017, Monday – Friday, 9:00-10:30 a.m. and 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Boys & Girls Club
300 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
Program Hours of Operation:
June 19 – July 28, 2017, Monday – Friday, 8:15-9:15 a.m. and 12:00-1:00 p.m.
CLOSED to public open to campers:
YMCA
701 S. 4th Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Program Hours of Operation:
May 30 – August 18, 2017, 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
YMCA
6602 Iron Bridge Road
Chatham, IL 62629
Program Hours of Operation:
June 5 – August 18, 2017, 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Springfield Park District
Nelson Center
1601 N 5th Street, Springfield, IL
Program Hours of Operation:
June 5 – August 18, 2017, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Springfield Park District
Erin’s Pavilion
4965 S. 2nd Street, Springfield, IL
Program Hours of Operation:
June 5 – August 18, 2017, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Enos Park Summer Program
Kumler United Methodist Church
600 N. 5th Street, Springfield, IL
Program Hours of Operation:
June 12 – August 10, 2017 (Mon/Tues/Thurs), 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
All sites will be closed July 4th.
The Summer Food Service Program is available to all eligible children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Any person who feels that he or she has been discriminated against in any USDA-related activity should write immediately to: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).