SAN ANTONIO – Need a meal for your children, but not sure where to turn? Now you’re in luck: The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District’s WIC Clinics are once again offering the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program at all 10 Metro Health WIC sites, officials said Monday.
The meals are available to children ages 18 and younger.
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On average this summer, the 10 sites have provided 665 breakfasts and 600 lunches each week, officials said in a news release. The effort started as a national pilot program, but last summer, Metro Health was asked to expand to all 10 WIC clinics.
The goal is to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals, even when school is not in session.
“Food insecurity is a real issue in our community and we are proud to be offering this service at a time when children, on summer vacation from school, may have a tougher time accessing healthy, nutritious meals,” said Dr. Colleen Bridger, the director of Metro Health.
Historically, summer food programs have taken place at community centers, summer camps, school cafeterias or Parks and Recreation facilities.
Click HERE for the addresses to all 10 WIC clinics
SAMPLE MENU
Breakfast:
1 oz eq - Oatmeal Bar w/Chocolate Chips
1 ea. - Fresh Orange
8 fl oz - 1% White Milk
-OR-
2 oz eq - Cereal
1 each - Yogurt
1 each - Banana
8 fl oz - 1% White Milk
Lunch:
Chicken Parmesean
3 oz - Breaded Chicken Patty
1/2 oz - Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup - Whole Wheat Spaghetti
1/4 cup - Spaghetti Sauce
1/4 cup - Green Beans
1/2 cup - Cinnamon Spiced Peaches
8 fl oz - 1% White Milk
-OR-
Turkey Lasagna
2 oz eq -Turkey Lasagna
1 ea - Garlic Breadstick
1/2 cup - Creamed Spinach
1/2 cup - Cinnamon Spiced Peaches
8 fl oz - 1% White Milk