The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor has announced it is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program, providing nutritious meals and snacks to children in its programs.
The organization has participated in the federal program for 12 years, offering meals at no charge to all enrolled children and teens at four club sites: Busse Unit, Olivet Church, St. Marks United Methodist Church and Faith Academy in Iowa City.
Children who are members of FIP or SNAP households or who are Head Start participants are automatically eligible to receive free meals at the Boys & Girls Clubs.
“Healthy meals are essential for kids’ success both in and out of school,” said John Tursi, executive director of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor. “Participating in CACFP helps us ensure that every child who comes to us has access to nutritious food every day.”
Meals are provided without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor provides summer and after-school youth development programs for children ages 5 to 18, focusing on character and leadership, education, workforce readiness, the arts, health and wellness, and sports and fitness.
