Monroe schools to provide free summer lunches to kids

Published 1:30 am Monday, June 1, 2026

EVERETT — The Monroe School District announced Tuesday its sponsorship of a free summer meal program for children 18 years old and younger.

The Summer Food Service Program will take place 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, from June 6 to Aug. 21 — except July 3 — at Frank Wagner Elementary School, 115 Dickinson St. in Monroe, a press release said.

The meals will differ each day but must follow U.S. Department of Agriculture school lunch guidelines, so will include fruits, vegetables, milk, grains and meat or a meat alternative.

For more information call 360-804-2599.

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