Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 1, 2024 – During the summer when kids are out of school it may be difficult for families to ensure their little ones are getting enough to eat. Luckily there are several programs in NEA available for community members who may need access to food.
Through the Kids Summer Lunch Program, six locations here in Jonesboro are providing free cooked meals to kids who are a part of the Jonesboro Public Schools.
International Studies (1218 Cobb St.): Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Lunch: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
City Youth (118 Burke Ave.): Wednesday-Thursday
Lunch: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Hispanic Center (211 Vandyne St.): Monday-Thursday
Lunch: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Pre-K (1307 Flint St.): Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 8:30 am – 10:45 am
Lunch: 11:15 am – 12:45 pm
Jonesboro High School (301 Hurricane Drive): Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Lunch: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Kindergarten Center (618 W Nettleton Ave.): Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Lunch 11:45 am – 12:30 pm
For those who don’t have children who are a part of the Jonesboro Public School system there are other meal programs that will serve you too!
Westside Consolidated Elementary School (1630 Hwy 91 West): Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Lunch: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
University Heights School of Medical Arts (3901 Aggie Rd): Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 7:30 am – 8:30 am
Lunch: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
STEAM Intermediate (2219 Thorn St): Monday-Friday
Lunch: 1:30 pm
Nettleton High School (4201 Chieftan Ln.): Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 7:30 am – 8:30 am
Lunch: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
To find summer meal programs in your area, visit the USDA’s Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder.