Eureka City Schools Summer Community Meals Program Returns June 2025
May 28, 2025 – Eureka, CA – Eureka City Schools (ECS) is pleased to announce that our Summer Community Meals program will return in 2025 with expanded access to service. Starting June 23, 2025, and continuing through July 31, 2025, children 18 years of age and young can access free nutritious meals Monday through Friday from several designated sites, spanning from Eureka to Rio Dell. There is no service for any location on July 4, 2025.
On-Site Meal Service
Meals must be eaten at the location where they are served. The following schools will be open for on-site lunch service:
- Washington Elementary
3322 Dolbeer Street, Eureka
Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Alice Birney Elementary
717 South Avenue, Eureka
Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Eureka High School
1915 J Street, Eureka
Hours: 12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Grab-and-Go Summer Meals
Meals picked up from these two sites listed below do not need to be eaten on-site and may be taken
to go. Meals can pick up meals to take home from the following locations between 12:00 p.m. and
1:00 p.m.: - 2292 Newburg Road, Fortuna
- 50 Center Street, Rio Dell
The ECS Summer Community Meals program provides an opportunity to continue a child’s physical and social development while providing nutritious meals during vacation periods from school. Eureka City Schools takesfood insecurity very seriously and understands how much good nutrition is
essential for not only learning in school but for a child’s overall growth and development. Having consistent access to healthy food can stabilize energy, promote strong bones and teeth, improve mental health, help to maintain a healthy weight, prevent chronic diseases, and even reduce anxiety
and give a child confidence. Our participation in this federally-funded program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture helps children stay connected to their community and return to school ready to learn. - If you have any questions, please contact Food Services at (707) 441-2501. The Summer Community Meals Menu and other Food Services information is posted at www.ecsnutritionservices.com.
