Gulfport School District offering summer food services

Starting today, the Gulfport School District will be offering free lunch and breakfast for children and reduced lunch for adults.

For children under 18-years-old or if disabled, 21 and under, the meals will be free. Adults can buy lunch for $3.25. Meals can be found at Central Elementary, Gaston Point Elementary, and Pass Road Elementary. Breakfast will be available from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and lunch is available from 10:45 to 12:45.

At Gulfport High School, breakfast is available from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and lunch is served from 10:45 to 12:45. Child Nutrition Director Sarah Crenshaw said, “We have bbq. We have fries. We have different meals. We are actually doing a cheesy chicken this year. So, good nutritious meals for the summer. We do it every year and thanks to Glenn East for making that we can open four sites this year.”

The free lunch program will run through July, serving up good nutritious foods that meet USDA guidelines.