Free summer meals program

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s summer and while most kids are out having fun in the sun, some are wondering where their next meal is coming from. The Columbia Housing Authority is hoping to change that with their Summer Free Food Service Program.

The goal of the organization is to make sure area children from low income families who may not have access to a nutritious meal when school is out, can eat free of charge. The program caters to all children ages 18 and under. Keep in mind, the food is offered on a first come, first serve basis Monday through Friday.

The free meals program started today, Monday June 11th, and will run through August 3rd.

The locations and times are as follows:

• Hammond Village – Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Allen-Benedict Court – Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
• Bayberry Mews – Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Latimer Manor – Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
• The Reserves – Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• The Village at Rivers Edge – Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Capital Heights – Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.