Mayor Nutter Announces Free Summer Meal Program

by KYW's Karin Phillips

Mayor Michael Nutter and city feeding agencies have announced Philadelphia's summer meals program, providing free meals for children in Philadelphia this summer.

Mayor Michael Nutter kicked off the city's summer meals program; Food That's in, when school is out, at City Hall:

"There are no income requirements or registration in qualifying areas.  Let me say that one more time, no registration, no income requirements, all you need to do is show up."

More than 1,000 churches, schools, recreation centers and community sites will provide free breakfast and/or lunch to children under 18 and people with disabilities up to age 21.

Carey Morgan is director of the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger.

"The need for summer meals is huge right now because of the recession and we want to make sure that everybody knows that these meals are available."

To find a site near you, go to hungercoalition.org or call 215-430-0555.

(Photo by KYW's Karin Phillips)