Summer Feeding Sites for children and teenagers - 2025

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The city of Columbia announced the return of its Summer Lunch Program for children and teenagers younger than 18 on Tuesday, according to a news release.

The program starts June 2 and runs through Aug. 7, excluding June 19 and July 4, which are federal holidays. Meal sites will operate Monday through Friday at the following locations: 

• Columbia Housing Authority Stuart Parker, 225 Unity Drive: Lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m.; snack from 1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

• Columbia Housing Authority Bear Creek, 1109 Elleta Blvd.: Lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m.; snack from 1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

• Columbia Square, 1715 W. Worley St.: Lunch from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; snack from 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

• Indian Hills Park, 5009 Aztec Blvd.: Lunch from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; snack from 1 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

• Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 702 Banks Ave.: Lunch from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; snack from 1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department will serve lunch at the Armory Sports and Recreation Center, 701 E. Ash St., in the rear parking lot, from noon to 1 p.m., June 2 to Aug. 1.

The program is a partnership between Columbia Public Schools, Columbia Parks and Recreation and Powerhouse, according to the city's news release. It is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through an extension of the school lunch program and aims to ensure children have access to meals during the summer.

The Health Department said that if you plan to bring a large group to the Armory site, call the WIC office (573-873-7384) at the Health Department at least one day in advance between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to ensure enough meals are available.