Summer Meals

When school lets out for the summer, families who receive free or reduced-price meals at school can find it financially hard to provide nutritious food between the end of June and the start of the new school year. CAPSC helps to bridge this gap by providing breakfast and lunches, at no cost, at our many meal distribution sites in Strafford County.

Our Summer Meals program started out small in 2012, serving 3,500 meals at 2 open sites. Fast forward 10 years and our program is thriving. In 2022, we served 35,000 meals at 20 distribution sites in Strafford County. This number continues to grow, and we continue our efforts to ensure that no matter what our community’s kids are doing during the summer months, fewer will go hungry.

Summer Meal Sites

Come find our friendly faces on-site for breakfast and lunch throughout Strafford County. These sites are open to all children aged 0-18 and do not require any registration or signup.

Dates and times, which vary by site, are posted below. All sites will be closed on July 3th and 4th in observance of Independence Day. Also be sure to follow us on Facebook or sign up for our newsletter to get updates about our meal sites.

Note: Due to changes in USDA rules for 2023, children will have to eat the meals at each site and will not be able to take meals to go.

DOVER

Meals served Monday through Friday, June 26th-August 18th, at:

Dover High School: Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. and Lunch at 11:00 a.m.
Rutland Manor: Breakfast at 8:45 a.m. and Lunch at 11:15 a.m.
White Cliffs at Dover: Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. and Lunch at 12:00 p.m.

ROCHESTER

Meals served Monday through Friday, June 26th-August 18th, at:

Spaulding High School: Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. and Lunch at 11:30 a.m.
Riviera Motel: Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. and Lunch at 11:15 a.m.
Amazon Park: Breakfast at 9:15 a.m. and Lunch at 12:30 p.m.
Cold Springs Manor: Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and Lunch at 11:45 a.m.

SOMERSWORTH

Meals served Monday through Friday, June 26th-August 18th, at:

Somersworth Housing Authority: Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. and Lunch at 12:45 p.m.

Download a PDF with a list of sites and addresses.

Do you live outside Strafford County, or are you traveling for the summer? Text “summer meals” to 97779 to find a site anywhere in the U.S. or visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids

Meal Support for Schools and Summer Camps

In addition to our meal sites, we also provide meals to afterschool programs, summer camps, and summer schools throughout the county through our participation with CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program). These sites are sometimes open to the public, but if you’re looking for nutrition support for your program, please contact us.

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What’s to Eat?

Wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meals are prepared daily by serve-safe certified cooks in professional kitchens, and meet United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services guidelines.

Sample Breakfast Items

Formula for infants
Bagels, muffins, waffles, pancakes
Fruit, fruit cup, fruit juice
Milk

Sample Lunch Items

Formula for infants
Sandwiches, pizza, chicken nuggets, wraps
Veggies
Fruit, fruit cup
Milk

CAPSC offers the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)/Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) at all distribution sites. CACFP is a federal program that provides monetary reimbursement to organizations so they can offer healthier meals and snacks to children. Meals are available to all children regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability.

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Thank You to Our 2023 Summer Meals Sponsors!

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