Dear Neighbor, Summer break should be a time of joy, rest, and exploration for our children— not a time of uncertainty about their next meal. Fortunately, families in Long Beach and surrounding communities have access to two programs that help keep children nourished and healthy this summer: the Long Beach Summer Food Service Program and SUN Bucks. 🍽️ Long Beach Summer Food Service Program From now through August 22, children and teens ages 1 to 18 can get free, nutritious meals at 24 locations across Long Beach and Signal Hill—no registration or ID required. Meals are served Monday through Friday (except holidays) at local parks, libraries, and community centers between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. (times vary by site). 📍 Find the full list of locations below and menus in English and Spanish HERE.
📞 For more information, call: 562-570-3524 11:30 a.m. to noon: - Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave.
- College Estates Park, 808 Stevely Ave.
- Drake Park, 951 Maine Ave.
- Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave.
- Lincoln Park, 101 Pacific Ave.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Ave.
- Orizaba Park, 1435 Orizaba Ave.
- Stearns Champions, 4520 E. 23rd St.
- Scherer Park, 4600 Long Beach Blvd.
- Silverado Park, 1545 W. 31st St.
- Somerset Park, 1500 E. Carson St.
- Signal Hill Park, 1780 E. Hill St.
Noon to 12:30 p.m.: - Admiral Kidd Park, 2125 Santa Fe Ave.
- Cal Rec at McBride Park, 1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
- Cesar Chavez Park, 401 Golden Ave.
- Coolidge Park, 352 Neece Ave.
- Seaside Park, 14th Street and Chestnut Avenue.
- MacArthur Park, 1321 Anaheim St.
- Pan American Park, 5157 Centralia Ave.
- Whaley Park, 5620 Atherton St.
- Ramona Park, 3301 E. 65th St.
- Veterans Park, 101 E. 28th St.
Noon to 12:30 p.m. (Tuesday-Friday through Aug. 8): - Bret Hart Library, 1595 W. Willow St.
- Brewitt Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St.
🛒 SUN Bucks Grocery Benefits Program California is also offering SUN Bucks, a $120 summer grocery benefit per child to help families buy healthy food while school is out. Here’s what you need to know: - Most eligible families will be automatically enrolled
- If your child receives free/reduced-price school meals, CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal, or is in Head Start, foster care, unhoused, or part of a migrant family—you qualify
- SUN Bucks benefits can be used at grocery stores, farmers markets, and online at places like Amazon and Walmart
✅ Learn more or check eligibility here: summerebt.org/states/california Together, these programs are a lifeline for thousands of children across Los Angeles. Please share this information widely to help ensure every child has access to healthy meals they need to thrive. | Las vacaciones de verano deberían ser un momento de alegría, descanso y exploración para nuestros niños, no de incertidumbre sobre su próxima comida. Afortunadamente, las familias de Long Beach y las comunidades alrededor tienen acceso a dos programas que ayudan a mantener a los niños nutridos y saludables este verano: el Programa de Servicio de Alimentos de Verano de Long Beach y SUN Bucks. 🍽️Programa de servicio de alimentos de verano de Long Beach Desde ahora y hasta el 22 de agosto, niños y adolescentes de 1 a 18 años pueden recibir comidas nutritivas y gratis en 24 ubicaciones de Long Beach y Signal Hill, sin necesidad de registrarse ni presentar identificación. Las comidas se sirven de Lunes a Viernes (excepto días festivos) en parques, bibliotecas y centros comunitarios locales, de 11:30 a. m. a 12:30 p.m. (el horario varía según el sitio). 📞 Para más información, llame al número: 562-570-3524 - Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave.
- College Estates Park, 808 Stevely Ave.
- Drake Park, 951 Maine Ave.
- Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave.
- Lincoln Park, 101 Pacific Ave.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Ave.
- Orizaba Park, 1435 Orizaba Ave.
- Stearns Champions, 4520 E. 23rd St.
- Scherer Park, 4600 Long Beach Blvd.
- Silverado Park, 1545 W. 31st St.
- Somerset Park, 1500 E. Carson St.
- Signal Hill Park, 1780 E. Hill St.
- Admiral Kidd Park, 2125 Santa Fe Ave.
- Cal Rec at McBride Park, 1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
- Cesar Chavez Park, 401 Golden Ave.
- Coolidge Park, 352 Neece Ave.
- Seaside Park, 14th Street and Chestnut Avenue.
- MacArthur Park, 1321 Anaheim St.
- Pan American Park, 5157 Centralia Ave.
- Whaley Park, 5620 Atherton St.
- Ramona Park, 3301 E. 65th St.
- Veterans Park, 101 E. 28th St.
Desde mediodía hasta las 12:30 p.m. (de martes a viernes hasta el 8 de agosto): - Bret Hart Library, 1595 W. Willow St.
- Brewitt Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St.
🛒 Programa de beneficios de comestibles SUN Bucks California también está ofreciendo SUN Bucks, un beneficio de comestibles de verano de $120 por niño para ayudar a las familias a comprar alimentos saludables mientras hay vacaciones escolares. Esto es lo que necesita saber: - La mayoría de las familias elegibles se inscribirán automáticamente.
- Si su hijo recibe comidas escolares gratis o a precio reducido, CalFresh, CalWORKs o Medi-Cal, o si asiste a Head Start, está en hogares de acogida, no tiene hogar o forma parte de una familia migrante, usted califica.
- Los beneficios de SUN Bucks se pueden usar en supermercados, mercados agrícolas y en línea en tiendas como Amazon y Walmart.
✅Obtenga más información o consulte su elegibilidad aquí: summerebt.org/states/california Juntos, estos programas son un sustento para miles de niños en Los Ángeles. Comparta esta información para garantizar que todos los niños tengan acceso a las comidas saludables que necesitan para prosperar. | Rep. Nanette Barragán Member of Congress | Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! | Washington D.C. Office
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