Chattooga County School Nutrition officials have announced the return of the Summer Feeding Program for 2026, providing free meals for children throughout the summer months.

According to information released by the Chattooga County School District, the program will operate on Fridays beginning June 5 through July 10. Meal service will not be offered during the week of June 29 through July 5 due to the Independence Day holiday.

The program is open to all children ages 18 and under, and families will receive seven days of breakfast meals and seven days of lunch meals for each child in the household during each pickup date. Officials noted that children do not have to be present to receive meals.

Meal pickup dates include:

• Friday, June 5
• Friday, June 12
• Friday, June 19
• Friday, June 26
• Friday, July 10

Meals will be distributed from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the following locations:

• Chattooga High School
• Menlo Elementary School
• Fairway Recreation Center
• Leroy Massey Elementary School

School officials say the annual program helps ensure children in the community continue to have access to nutritious meals during the summer break.

Questions about the Summer Feeding Program may be directed to School Nutrition Director Brandie Wooten at 706-859-3054.