PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield and Lee public schools are feeding children at meal sites in both communities this summer. 

 

Meals are free for children ages 18 and younger as part of Summer Eats, a federal Child Nutrition Program administered across the state by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The two communities operate nine total meal sites, one in Lee and eight in Pittsfield, all offering breakfast and lunch, with some also offering afternoon snacks and weekend meals. 

 

"We're serving up fresh meals to keep kids and teens energized, happy and healthy all summer," said Bonnie Fahey, food service director for Lee Public Schools. 

 

Jeremy Wells, food service director for Pittsfield Public Schools, added, "Healthy meals are just as critical in July and August as they are during the school year. Thanks to our Summer Eats program and dedicated kitchen staff, we are keeping Pittsfield's children nourished all summer long. We invite all local families to visit our free meal sites across the city." 

 

Summer Eats gives kids the chance to enjoy free meals and activities among friends, and their caregivers can get support to ensure their children have healthy and happy summers. On Fridays in Lee, kids can pick up meal boxes containing two breakfasts and two lunches for Saturday and Sunday, ensuring they have everything they need when the site is closed.

 

Lee meal site:

 

Lee Elementary School, 310 Greylock St.

Weekdays from June 29 - July 31

Breakfast: 7:30 to 8:30

Lunch: 11:30 to 1

Friday Grab & Go: 4 to 5

 

Pittsfield meal sites, note times and dates: