Free Summer Food Service Program at Three Plainfield Sites: Hannah Atkins Playground, Rushmore Playground, & Seidler Field

The Plainfield Division of Parks and Recreation kicked off the Summer Food Service Program this past week, providing free summer meals to children (18 and under) at three sites: Hannah Atkins Playground, Rushmore Playground, and Seidler Field. This federal program, administered in New Jersey by the Department of Agriculture, serves nutritious meals at sites located in low-income areas, where, according to the USDA, "... at least half of the children come from families with incomes at or below 85 percent of the Federal poverty level." The local program is coordinated by Ashley Davis. The summer meals (Snack at 3:00 PM and Dinner at 6:00 PM) are served on Monday through Friday. Last year, over 50,000 meals were served in our parks--the hope is to exceed that outstanding number this year.
 
The program, in partnership with the Plainfield Public School District, will run through August 17. For more information, contact the Division of Parks and Recreation at (908) 753-3097. Help spread the word to ensure that all children in Plainfield have healthy, nutritious food during these hot summer days!