Gaston County Schools has initiated its annual summer nutrition program, which grants students the opportunity to receive meals while school is out for summer break. The program ensures convenient access to meals at multiple bus stops and community locations throughout the county.
Moreover, students attending any of the Camp Gaston summer program sites can avail themselves of complimentary breakfast and lunch.
Commencing on Monday, June 5, meal distribution will occur at six non-school summer camp locations and eight bus/neighborhood sites across the county. These sites will serve meals from Monday to Thursday each week, with the exception of the week of Fourth of July (July 3-7).
Regardless of their place of residence or school attendance, all students aged 18 and below can enjoy free meals at any of the locations.
Summer Camp Sites:
June 5th - August 3rd
Monday - Thursday
1. West Gastonia Boys and Girls Club
310 South Boyd Street, Gastonia
- Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
2. Bradley Community Center
1200 Modena Street, Gastonia
- Breakfast: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
- Lunch: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
3. T. Jeffers Center
121 Hartman Street, Gastonia
- Breakfast: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:30-12:30 p.m.
4. Erwin Center
913 North Pryor Street, Gastonia
- Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:30-12:30 p.m.
5. Phillips Community Center
2031 Echo Lane, Gastonia
- Lunch: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
In addition to the summer camp sites, there are eight bus sites in various neighborhoods where families can pick up meals.
Bus Sites:
June 7 - August 5
Lunch only
Monday - Thursday
- Lineberger Park
632 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. - Smyre Park
2851 Millstone Drive, Gastonia
11:00 - 11:45 a.m. - Trey McKee Mobile Home Park
108 River Loop Road, Belmont
12:00 - 12:45 p.m. - High Shoals Park
103 State Street, Lincolnton
11:00 - 11:45 a.m. - Bessemer City Pool
200 North 14th St, Bessemer City
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Oak Grove Park Neighborhood
Oak Grove Park Road, Dallas
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. - Long Creek Apartments
1005 Lower Dallas Highway, Dallas
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. - Cherryville Pool
101 S. Rudisill Avenue, Cherryville
11:00- 11:45 a.m. - Martha Rivers Park
1515 Neal Hawkins Road, Gastonia
1:00- 2:00 p.m.
To access additional information regarding the summer nutrition program in your vicinity, families can send a text message with the keyword "FOOD" to 304304. After receiving a prompt, submit your zip code, and you will receive a reply specifying the available locations near you.
Cleveland County Schools is also providing free meals (breakfast and Lunch) for children 18 and under at the following locations June 5th through July 28th, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
- Kings Mountain Intermediate
227 Kings Mountain Blvd, Kings Mountain - Burns Middle
215 Shady Grove Rd, Lawndale - Shelby Middle
1480 S Dekalb St, Shelby - Turning Point School
409 W Sumter St, Shelby
For more information text "Summer Meals" to 304-304
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