[Editor’s Note: It is fitting that as Dave LaRose’s final days as superintendent of the School District near, one of his legacies, the free summer lunch program, gets under way for the fourth year.]
Because children need to remain healthy, connected, safe and whole during the summer months, the School District has created a free lunch program.
It is complete with a variety of daily activities for students under 18.
There still is time to sign up for the program.
It begins Monday. It includes not only free lunch, but a lineup of activities and games.
What: Fourth Annual Free Summer Lunch and More (the “more” is the real fun part – books, board games, special guests, arts and crafts, physical activities, etc.)
Where: La Ballona Elementary School
When: Monday – Friday, June 13 – July 29
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch
11:30 am – 1 pm Activities, etc.
NOTE: NO PROGRAM ON JULY 4, 2016
Who: Anyone under the age of 18 (no forms to fill out, no eligibility exercises, etc.)
Why: It has been proven that some students not only miss out on meaningful growth opportunities in the summer, but actually regress and lose academic, social and behavioral skills. This opportunity to eat a free healthy meal becomes even more impactful with the opportunities for students to learn, play games, connect with peers, connect with caring adults, participate in a summer reading program, learn a new skills, etc.
Lunch will be served from 11:30 to 12:30 in the school Cafeteria. Special events and activities are planned daily from 11:30 am to 1 pm and will be posted at the site. The site is open to all teens and children, 18 and under, and is free. All food must be eaten on-site. Parents are more than welcome to stay and partake in interactive activities while their children eat and play. The site will open daily to the public at 11:30 and close at 1 o’clock.
For information, call 310.849.1731. Download the menu by clicking here: LB Summer Lunch Menu – English 16.
