Summer Weekend Meals are Here!

Volunteers packing up kits for Summer Weekend Meals

AIO’s Summer Weekend Meals Program Begins June 25 in Collaboration with Local Libraries 

We are pleased to announce the start of our Summer Weekend Meals Program. This program is  a continuation of our school year Weekend Meals Program, which will start June 25 and run through August 27. 

The program is open to all school-age children (ages 6-18).

Each week parents can go to a participating venue and ask for a meal kit for their children. Each meal kit will provide 2 breakfast items, 2 lunch items and 3-4 snacks. There is no need to sign up or reserve these meal kits, which are free thanks to a generous community who understands the need and is helping AIO make this program happen.

Meal Kits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis each Thursday at all sites and will be replenished weekly. Participating locations include: Thomaston Public Library, Rockland Public Library, Camden Public Library, Owls Head Village Library, Vose Library, and Island Community Medical Center. No library affiliation is required. It's not too late—any library, town office or other public location interested in participating as a distribution hub for towns not represented are encouraged to contact AIO, 207-596-1043.

The children AIO serves during the school year have the same needs throughout the summer months; however the usual breakfast and lunch are not available. During the summer months kids often experience growth spurts making access to healthy snacks and meals all the more important. In addition, during the past several months, families have experienced tariff-induced higher food prices, reduced SNAP benefits, higher MaineCare insurance premiums and rising gas prices. The cost of life can be overwhelming to many. Thanks to a number of local libraries who will serve as distribution sites AIO will continue the Weekend Meals Program ensuring that all school age kids have access to Weekend Meal kits throughout the summer.

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