PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. The Calvert County Department of Community Resources, in collaboration with the Calvert County Family Network (CCFN), has announced the support of a Grab ‘n Go Summer Meals Program hosted by Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS). This initiative aims to provide children with nutritious meals during the summer months, with meal kits available weekly from July 3 through August 7, 2024.
The program is designed to ensure that children continue to have access to essential nutrition when school is not in session. Each meal kit includes five breakfast meals, five lunch meals, and milk for each meal. Distribution of these meal kits will occur every Wednesday at three designated sites across the county.
Distribution Sites and Times:
- Calvert High School: 520 Fox Run Road, Prince Frederick (GPS Address: 600 Dares Beach Road), Front Parking Lot (Right Side), 12:30-1:30 p.m.
- Southern Middle School: 9615 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby, Front Parking Lot, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
- Windy Hill Middle School: 9560 Boyd’s Turn Road, Owings, Front Parking Lot, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
To participate, households must contact the CCPS Child Nutrition Office at 443-550-8680 to confirm eligibility and preregister all children for weekly meal distribution. Preregistration must be completed by 4 p.m. each Tuesday before the Wednesday distribution. Same-day registration is not available, and eligibility cannot be determined at the Grab ‘n Go sites.
For households with children not enrolled in CCPS, a meal benefit application must be submitted. Processing this application can take 2-3 business days. These applications can be found on the CCPS website or by contacting the CCFN at 410-414-5997 to request an application by mail. Completed applications should be sent to:
Calvert County Public Schools, Child Nutrition Department, 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Families who do not qualify for meal benefits can still participate by preregistering and prepaying $41 per meal kit. Payments are not accepted at the distribution sites. For payment options, please contact the Child Nutrition Office.
In addition, the CCFN has limited funding to offset the cost of meal kits for households that apply for but do not qualify for free or reduced-price meal benefits. This assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis and will cover the full six-week program for eligible households.
The program also includes visits from community partners such as the Calvert Library Bookmobile, CalvertHealth Mobile Health Unit, and Calvert County Health Department’s Highway to Health. These partners will bring resources directly to families, promoting literacy and wellness. Additionally, CCFN will provide grab-and-go activities for families to enjoy.
For further details and to preregister, please contact the CCPS Child Nutrition Office at 443-550-8680.
