Barren Co. ‘Reads and Feeds’ Summer Feeding Program opens sign ups

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Families can now sign up for this summer’s Barren County Reads and Feeds bulk meal program.

According to Barren County Schools, the district is offering free seven-day meal kits for all children 18 years old and under this summer.

Families can click here to register.

Each kit will include seven breakfasts and seven lunches that are pre-packaged and easy to make.

According to the district website, one pickup will occur per week on Wednesdays. The next pickup date is June 4. One meal kit will be given per child, who must be listed on the form.

Officials say this is a first come, first served basis, so it is best to register to guarantee meals.

Pickup times and locations include the following:

•  6:30 to 8:30 a.m.
  • Austin Tracy Elementary
  • Hiseville Elementary
  • Park City Elementary
  • Temple Hill Elementary
• 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
  • Eastern Elementary
  • North Jackson Elementary
  • Barren County Middle School
• Weekly Pickup Dates:
  • June 4, 11, 18, 25
  • July 9, 16, 23, 30
  • Aug. 6

The district says locations will close registrations once full. If you participate in this program, officials ask that you do not attend other open meal sites.

One hot meal site will be available at Red Cross Elementary from Monday through Friday through Aug. 6. Breakfast at this site will be from 7 to 8 a.m., while lunch will be 11 to 11:45 a.m.