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SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE 2020
FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMS
BY: ABBY LYNES
Having regular access to enough affordable, nutritious food is a real issue for some children in the Gallatin Valley. To address this need, HRDC has a summer lunch program available to kids and teens 18 and under. Throughout the entire summer, a free, healthy meal will be available from either 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at meal sites across the entire Gallatin Valley in Bozeman, Belgrade and Three Forks. No application or proof of income necessary.
Last year’s menu included food like
Lunches have been served at the Boz-
Sloppy Joes, bean burritos and noodles
eman Public Library, Beall Park and Kirk
with meat sauce.
Park, to name a few locations. A site list
“We partner with Gallatin Valley Farm
will be available on the Gallatin Valley
to School, the Fire Department and the
Food Bank’s website (gallatinvalleyfood-
police department to put on activities
bank.org/get-help/summer-meals/) or
(during lunch)” said Lyra Leigh-Nedbor,
you can text “food” to 877 877. You will
HRDC’s Childhood Nutrition Program
be prompted to text your address and
Coordinator. “We’ve had a lot of expan-
will receive a text including the nearest
sion.”
location serving a free lunch.
