Free Summer Lunch Program For Temecula Youths Starts Again

TEMECULA, CA — Temecula’s annual free lunch program has started again this summer.

Children 18 years old or younger and adults over 18 years old with special needs are eligible to pick up a free meal from the City of Temecula’s Community Services Department this summer.

From June 22 to Aug. 5, meals will be available every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. at Michael “Mike” Naggar Park, 29119 Margarita Road. Identification is not required.

Every week, the city will serve between 240 and 360 meals on a first-come, first-served basis until meals run out.

“The Summer Food Service Program was launched in an effort to provide nutritious meals to children who typically receive free or reduced meals while school is out of session,” said Community Services Manager Yvonne Martinez. “Temecula seeks to provide opportunities to continue a child’s physical and social development while providing nutritious meals during vacation periods from school.”

The meals are funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, as part of its Summer Food Service Program, which ensures meals for children while school is out of session.

Temecula Valley Unified School District is also providing meals for elementary, middle and high school students in its summer school programs, feeding approximately 500 students per day.