City of Atlanta launches mobile summer food program

The Summer Food Venture on Wheels will begin delivering meals to locations around Atlanta on June Provided by the City of Atlanta The City of Atlanta communicated the launch of its annual Summer Food Activity a partnership between the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning s Bright from the Start initiative which provides nutritious meals to children in low-income areas during the summer months According to an announcement disclosed by the city in order to provide greater accessibility to families without transportation the project will continue the Mobile Feeding Scheme on Wheels Meals are provided at eight City of Atlanta outdoor pools four Atlanta-Fulton Constituents libraries and one splash pad The food project kicks off June and ends July serving lunch onsite to school-aged children up to age Enrolled Camp Best Friends participants are automatically eligible for free breakfast and lunch Several families depend on APS for nutritious meals sometimes the only one a young person will get that day This initiative is critical so that the city can stand in the gap during summer break mentioned Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens A complete list of providers can be uncovered on the Department of Parks and Recreation s website This summer the aim of this year s venture is to serve an average of meals daily to Atlanta children totaling more than meals by the end of summer Food insecurity and income inequality is a real concern in Atlanta we re committed to stepping up for the region announced DPR Commissioner Justin Cutler Our partnership with Bright from the Start continues to be a lifeline for families in Atlanta and this summer we re keeping our promise to serve nutritious meals to make sure our kids have the nourishment they need to grow play and thrive while school is out of session To find a City of Atlanta summer meal food site call - or go online and enter your ZIP code for the nearest facility provider For more information email Jamal Mitchell Food Organization Coordinator at - The post City of Atlanta launches mobile summer food project appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta