Free summer lunch program starts on June 22 for Olympia School District

The Olympia School District announced the opening of its free summer lunch program for students 18 and younger. 

 Starting June 22, meals will be served from 12 to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Aug. 14. Lunch will not be served on Friday, July 3. 

The lunches, complete with a warm meal, fruit, vegetable bar and cold milk, will be served at Garfield Elementary School at 325 Plymouth St. NW Olympia. 

Families looking for additional free summer meal locations may also use the USDA Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder. 

There is also a text line where parents can text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 304-304 to receive a text message with nearby locations. 

A USDA National Hunger Hotline is also available at 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-866-348-6479.