VERONA, VA (Rocktown Now)—The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is participating in the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), sponsoring 25 locations starting in late May, helping ensure that children across the region have access to nutritious food.

According to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, 1 in 7 children in Virginia are food insecure. The Summer Food Service Program is designed to reach children who may not get nutritious meals at home over the summer break. Students receiving free or reduced-price meals when school is in session are at particular risk.

The Food Bank provides breakfast items, vegetables, fruit, dishes with protein from meat and other sources, and snacks to organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs, summer school programs, churches, and recreation programs that serve children at risk of being food insecure.

This food is provided to all children without charge, helping children stay on track for healthy development.

During this summer, the Food Bank will serve approximately 550 children through SFSP across its 25-county service area.

For more information on the Summer Food Service Program and to find the list of sites participating, visit this page: Summer Food Service – The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank