Summer is here, and we want to help make sure every child has access to healthy meals while school is out. Whether you're looking for free meals, grocery assistance, or other summer opportunities, there are several resources available to support Bethel families.
Free Meals in BethelChildren ages 0-18 can enjoy free breakfast and lunch this summer at two Bethel schools. No registration or paperwork is required.
Willamette High School (1801 Echo Hollow Road)
June 22-August 7 | Monday-Friday
- Breakfast: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Prairie Mountain School (5305 Royal Ave.)
June 22-August 14 | Monday-Friday
- Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 a.m.
- Lunch: 12:00-12:30 p.m.
Please note: Meals must be eaten on site, children must be present to receive a meal, and menus may change based on food availability.
More Free Meal Options
Food for Lane County also offers free lunch for youth ages 18 and younger at locations throughout Lane County.
June 22-August 21 | Monday-Friday | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Many summer camps, summer school programs, and other eligible youth programs across Oregon also provide free meals to enrolled participants. If your child is attending a summer program, ask whether meals are available. Visit the Food for Lane County Summer Food Program for additional meal locations and daily menus.
Bethel Summer ResourcesOur Summer Resources webpage includes information about summer meal programs, community events, sports camps, family resources, and more. Visit bethel.k12.or.us/summer to learn more, and please share this resource with friends, neighbors, and other Bethel families.
Additional Grocery Benefits for Eligible FamiliesMany Oregon families may qualify for Summer EBT, which provides a one-time $120 grocery benefit for each eligible school-aged child to help purchase food during the summer.
Many families will receive these benefits automatically if their child qualified during the 2025-26 school year through SNAP, TANF, qualifying Medicaid, foster care, or certain student eligibility categories. Other families who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals may need to submit an application.
To learn more about eligibility or apply, visit sebt.oregon.gov.
Families can also find additional free summer meal sites across Oregon by calling or texting 2-1-1 or by using Oregon's Summer Meals Site Finder. The site also includes participating camps, summer schools, and other eligible summer programs that offer free meals.
We hope these resources help your family enjoy a healthy, fun, and active summer. We look forward to welcoming students back this fall! |
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