CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Free meals for kids are being handed out at the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District’s building on Kenyon Road in Champaign.

Breakfast is served from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and lunch is from 12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. The C-U Public Health District said many kids get their best meals, if not their only meals, at school. Their free meal program right now is hoping to mitigate the issue.

“Food security is a constant issue, especially now, as a lot of people have some uncertainty with their SNAP benefits and such,” said Jennifer Lotton, Community Nutrition Programs Coordinator.
“So, we really want to make sure that kids are not having any issues accessing foods who need them.”

The meals are balanced with a protein, grain and fruit or vegetable. They are available for kids up to 18 years old. No proof of residency or ID is required.

The free meals will be available Monday through Friday until Aug. 11.