Claiborne Parish Schools will once again offer free summer meals to children throughout the parish as part of its Summer Feeding Program, helping ensure students have access to nutritious food while school is out of session.

The program is available to all children 18 years of age and younger, regardless of school enrollment status. School officials say families must register in advance through designated pickup location registration forms in order to receive meal boxes.

Meal distributions will be offered at locations in Haynesville, Homer, and Summerfield throughout the summer months.

According to the schedule released by the Claiborne Parish School Board, meal distributions in Haynesville and Homer will take place on Mondays only, beginning June 15 and continuing through July 20.

Families in Summerfield will be able to pick up meals on Tuesdays only, beginning June 16 and continuing through July 21.

Distribution hours for all locations will be 9 a.m. to noon.

School officials noted that each eligible child may receive one meal box per distribution. The boxes will contain a variety of food items designed to provide nutritious meals and snacks during the summer break.

The Summer Feeding Program is funded to help combat childhood hunger and support families during months when students do not have regular access to school meals.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to register early and select their preferred pickup location to ensure participation in the program.

For additional information or assistance with registration, families may contact Sandra Bosby, Supervisor of Child Nutrition, at (318) 927-3502 or by email at sbosby@cpsb.us.

Claiborne Parish Schools officials say the program remains an important resource for local families and reflects the district’s ongoing commitment to supporting the health and well-being of children throughout the community during the summer months.

The Claiborne Parish School Board noted that the program operates in accordance with equal opportunity guidelines and is open to all eligible children in the parish.