Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens
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During the school year, thousands of children across Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties rely on nutritious school meals every day. To ensure students stay healthy and fueled all summer long, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Food Service Program is back with its free Summer Food Service Program!
This year, OHM BOCES is offering a regional network of 28 convenient locations with multiple service models designed to fit busy family schedules. New York Mills students and families who are interested in receiving meals can contact Food Service Director Jake Perrin at jperrin@oneida-boces.org or call the OHM BOCES Food Service Office at 315.223.6068 to determine which site best meets their needs.
Program Guidelines & Participation
All OHM BOCES summer meal programs are 100% free and open to all children 18 and under, regardless of school enrollment or free/reduced lunch status.
- Nutritional Balance: Every meal is well-balanced and includes milk, fruits or vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins.
- Program Limits: To ensure there is enough for everyone, children may only participate in one summer meal program location at a time.