Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health Offers Free Meals for Children this Summer

As part of its commitment to leading health care and improving the lives of all children in the community, Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health, in cooperation with Sodexo,will be participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) during summer break, June 1 to July 31, 2022.

Through the Kids Eat Free program, meals are provided at lunch during the week at no cost to children 18 years of age and younger.

SFSP is similar to the National School Lunch Program and ensures children continue to receive adequate nutrition when school is out for summer break. To learn more, visit www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/summerfood-service-program-sfsp. The meals and service provided are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

Franklin Pasos, director of food and nutrition services for Oklahoma Children’s Hospital, said, “The mission of Oklahoma Children’s Hospital is not only to serve medical needs, but to serve the community through initiatives like the Summer Food Service Program. The evidence is clear that adequate nutrition is crucial to build a foundation for a lifetime of good health, and Kids Eat Free is a way we support that goal.”

Meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis as follows:

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health

1200 Children’s Ave. (at NE 13^th Street and Children’s Avenue)
Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Serving Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Weekdays, June 1 – July 31 (excludes July 4^th holiday)