Q: How long does the program last? A. The After School Program runs during the year. Childcare Programs may run all year. The Summer Feeding Program starts when school is out and ends Labor Day.
Q: What days does the program operate?
A: Monday-Friday, unless special paperwork submitted for weekend feeding.
Q: Can food be taken on field trips?
A: Yes. You must submit field trip notification forms as soon as possible. Monitors will know to schedule your site visit for another day.
Q: Who makes up the menu?
A: Virginia Kids Eat Free prepares the menu. It is important to follow the menu to insure that the kids are receiving a well-balanced USDA approved meal.
Q: Can you serve donated food items?
A: Yes. Some organizations receive food to help with their programs. This food can be served in addition to what we give you.
Q: Does milk have to be served with every meal?
A: Milk is a mandatory component with Breakfast, Lunch, and Supper. Snacks do not require a milk component.
Q: How do we sign up?
A: Go to our "contact us" tab and request a survey. Please include: Name, organization name, address, phone number, and email address. Please let us know if you would like information sent via e-mail or us-mail. Due to our overwhelming interest please allow 72 hours for e-mail and 7-10 business days for us-mail.
Q: Where do we send donations?
A: Please click on the donate tab or send donation to: Virginia Kids Eat Free, P.O. Box 6188, Norfolk, Virginia 23508.