Summer Food Service Program
During the school year a large number of children receive free and reduced-priced meals through their school meal programs. However, when the school year ends food insecurity becomes prevalent amongst families with school aged children. The Summer Food Service Program helps alleviate the nutritional gap and makes meals accessible to all children through 18 years of age.
Catholic Charities sponsors, with the support of the First United Presbyterian Church of Oneonta (the Red Door Church), the Summer Food Service Program in Neawha Park in the City of Oneonta. This site is open to ALL children through the age of 18. Lunches are served Monday - Friday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm during the months of July and August. There are no income requirements and no information will be collected from those being served.
The following organizations have helped to fund the Summer Food Service Program:
- Oneonta Kiwanis Club
- Oneonta Rotary
- Future for Oneonta Foundation
- Stewart's Holiday Match
- Otsego County Community Foundation
- Patrick Ministries
Also, enrichment activities are offered at the SFSP, including:
- A bookmobile offered by Oneonta CSD teachers
- Nutritional and physical activity, games, activities and information by Cornell Cooperative Extention of Delaware County.
- Outdoor activities such as balls and toss & catch games offered by Catholic Charities DOS.
Volunteer opportunities exist for this program. Please see the volunteer page for more information.
For more information on starting a summer food program or finding a food site in your area, please visit the USDA Food and Nutrition website.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.