Looking for FREE SUMMER MEALS?!
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Text "summer meals" or "verano" (for Spanish) to 914-342-7744 and receive an automated response to resources located near an address and/or zip code. The USDA National Hunger Hotline number has not changed. Individuals can still call 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE to speak with a representative who will find food resources such as meal sites, food banks, and other nearby social services.
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OR text "food" or "comida" to 304-304 or visit NoKidHungry.org/help to find free meals in your neighborhood.
What is Offer Vs. Serve (OVS)?
It allows students to decline some of the foods offered. The goals of OVS are to reduce waste while permitting students to decline foods the do not intend to eat. At lunch, we offer all 5 required food components - protein, grain, fruit, vegetable, and milk in required serving sizes. Student must select 3 of these with at least one selection being 1/2 cup fruit/veg. At breakfast, the required components offered are grains (optional protein) , fruit/veg , and milk. Under OVS, we offer four items from these components and a student must select at least 3 food items with at least one being 1/2 cup fruit/veg.
