Over the summer, The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore participated in the Summer Food Service Program. This program is being extended so that the Foodbank can continue to provide free, healthy, nutritious meals to children ages 5–18 at a first come, first serve basis.
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the number of children experiencing food insecurity in our community. Most schools in our service area are starting the school year virtually, meaning children can’t easily access meals provided by federal nutrition programs. Parents who have lost their jobs are struggling even more to afford food for their families. The need for these meals will only increase as families continue to feel the impacts of COVID-19 in their households. Summer meal sites are conveniently located in low-income neighborhoods so that participating children can walk or bike to receive meals in a safe, supportive environment where social distancing measures will be taken to ensure the health and well-being of children participating. Summer feeding sites are scheduled for the locations below.
Meals will be provided, on a first come, first serve basis, at the sites and times as follows:
Norfolk
- Sept. 14–June 30, 2021 Teens with a Purpose, 700 E. Olney Rd., Norfolk. 757-747-2679
- 7–8:30 a.m. Breakfast, Monday through Thursday (Friday meal sent home Thursday)
- 11:40 a.m.–1:50 p.m. Lunch, Monday through Thursday (Friday meal sent home Thursday)
- Sept. 8–June 30, 2021 Southside Boys & Girls Club, Berkley Unit, 701 Berkley Avenue Extension, Norfolk. 757-545-3289
- 7:15 –8 a.m. Breakfast, Monday through Friday
- 11 a.m. –1 p.m. Lunch, Monday through Friday
- Sept. 8–June 30, 2021 The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center of Hampton Roads, , 1401 Ballentine Blvd., 757-622-5762
- 7:30 –9:30 a.m. Breakfast, Monday through Friday
- 11 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Lunch, Monday through Friday
- Feb. 12–June 30, 2021 Wesley Grace United Methodist Church, 288 East Little Creek Road, Norfolk, 757-587-2996
- 3 – 5 p.m. Breakfast and Lunch, Fridays (five breakfasts and five lunches)
Portsmouth
- Sept. 8–June 30, 2021 Bethel Worship Center Church International, 3697 Pepperwood Court, 757-483-9697
- 5–6 p.m. Breakfast and Dinner, Tuesdays (two breakfasts and two lunches) and Thursdays (three breakfasts and three lunches)
Suffolk
- Feb. 19–June 30, 2021 Youth of America, 107 Division Street, Suffolk, 757-995-3357
- 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Breakfast and Lunch, Mondays (three breakfasts and three lunches) and Fridays (three breakfasts and three lunches)
Virginia Beach
- Sept. 8–June 30, 2021 Rosemont Boys & Girls Club, 1505 Competitor Ct., 757-368-4445
- 7:30–9 a.m. Breakfast, Monday through Friday
- 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Lunch, Monday through Friday
Find additional Feeding Locations:
- Text ‘Food’ and your zip code to 877-877
- Summer Meal Site Finder – www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks
- Dial “211” or visit 211virginia.org
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027), found online at www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027), found online at www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.
Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
- Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; - Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
- Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
- This institution is an equal opportunity provider
