The district's Summer Eats program offering free meals for kids kicked off on Monday, July 1, with a family fun day that included games, face painting, and free carousel rides at Heritage Park.
The program is now continuing each weekday through August 16 at eight locations within the City of Holyoke, so children and teens can pick up free healthy lunches each day (except on Thursday, July 4, which is a holiday).
Meals will be provided per the following schedule:
Carlos Vega Park, Hamilton Street, 11–11:45 a.m.
Community Field, Community Field Road, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Heritage Park, 221 Appleton Street, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Holyoke Community College, 303 Homestead Avenue, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Holyoke Hills, Tokeneke Road, 11:55 a.m.–12:40 p.m.
Holyoke Public Library, 250 Chestnut Street, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Springdale Park, 844 Main Street, 12:50–1:30 p.m.
Veterans Park Farmers Market, Hampden and Maple Streets, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Children do not need to pre-register, and no identification is required.
More information, including menus and a printable location list, can be found on the district website.
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