Summer Lunch Program 2023
Summer Lunch Program Starting on July 5 and Adds a Third Location in Sebright.
Since 2018, the Summer Outreach Lunch Program has prepared and distributed thousands of healthy bagged lunches to elementary-aged children in the Kawartha Lakes. As many families in our community rely on school-run programs, the summer months often bring anxiety surrounding food insecurity, leaving children burdened with the worry of not having enough to eat.
Through the collaboration of Kawartha Lakes Food Source, The Salvation Army Lindsay, Kawartha Lakes Food Coalition, and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, this program is providing lunch to any elementary-aged child who would like one this summer. Last year, we produced 588 lunches—431 distributed to children and the remainder to A Place Called Home and BGC —and we are hoping to reach even more children this season.
From July 5th to August 18th, we will be distributing lunches at King Albert Public School (49 Glenelg St. Lindsay) from 11am-12pm and Queen Victoria Public School (11 John St. Lindsay) from 12:30-1:30pm every Wednesday and Friday. Although these two schools are our distribution points, any elementary-aged child is invited to pick up a lunch, no questions asked.
We are very excited to announce that this summer we will be partnering with Kawartha Lakes Public Library to distribute lunches every Monday from 11:30 am – noon from July 10 to August 14 at the Dalton branch located at 13 Rumohr Drive in Sebright
Our meals are free and healthy, consisting of a sandwich/wrap, fruits and veggies, cheese or yogurt, and a healthy baked treat. No registration is required: children and/or guardians can simply drop by the school to pick up a bagged lunch.
This program is funded by community donations. We are asking those in the community who would like to provide a financial donation that will purchase the ingredients to make these lunches to please donate to Kawartha Lakes Food Source or The Salvation Army Lindsay. Please clearly indicate that your donation is to be directed to the Summer Lunch Program.
For further information about the Summer Lunch Program, please contact Kawartha Lakes Food Source at (705) 324-0707 or The Salvation Army Lindsay at (705) 878-5331 EXT 2.
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Kawartha Lakes Food Source operates from a centralized distribution centre; collects food from reclamation sources; buys food in bulk; sorts and stores food; promotes awareness of hunger and its impact; and coordinates fundraising. They provide food to member organizations on a monthly “fair share” basis.
The Salvation Army Lindsay is a Christian organization that gives hope and support to vulnerable people throughout Canada and the world. The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs, and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. The Salvation Army in Lindsay offers a food bank including a Christmas Food Hamper, an emergency voucher program for clothing, household goods and furniture, and an income tax clinic through the entire year.
Kawartha Lakes Food Coalition is a community-based collaboration representing individuals, organizations, and stakeholders interested in the food system from production, processing, and distribution through to consumption.
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit works with residents of Northumberland and Haliburton counties and the City of Kawartha Lakes to prevent illness, protect against disease, and promote healthy lifestyles. Their staff of health professionals work together to provide programs, services, and resources designed to create healthier communities and healthier residents.
Kawartha Lakes Public Library provides library programs, resources, and services in 14 communities across Kawartha Lakes.