With summer right around the corner, it is time to think about keeping children healthy while school is out. This summer, the Liverpool Central School District will once again provide free meals to children during the summer months. The summer meal program will be held at four locations:

Long Branch Elementary

4035 Long Branch Road

Dates: July 1 to Aug. 16 (closed July 4 and 5)

Breakfast: 8:30 to 9 a.m. Monday through Thursday

Lunch: 12:30 to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday

Chestnut Hill Elementary

200 Saslon Park Drive

Dates: July 8 to Aug. 9

Breakfast: 8:30 to 9 a.m. Monday through Thursday (starting July 15)

Lunch: 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Monday through Friday

Donlin Drive Elementary

299 Donlin Drive

Dates: July 15 to Aug. 9

Breakfast: 8:30 to 9 a.m. Monday through Thursday

Lunch: 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Monday through Friday

OCM BOCES

4500 Crown Road

Dates: July 8 to Aug. 16

Breakfast: 8:30 to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday

Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Friday

Any child under age 18 may participate in the summer meal program. There are no income eligibility guidelines and registration is not required. Paid for through federal government funding, the program does not impact local taxes.

For more information contact the LCSD Food Service Department at 315-622-7172 or visit liverpool.k12.ny.us/page/foodservice.