Welcome to Child Nutrition!

With the close of the school year, MCS Child Nutrition will no longer be distributing meals after Wednesday, May 27.

We have enjoyed serving you!

Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) Program Updates:
On May 12, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Purdue announced that Ohio has been approved to operate Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT). Administered by the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services, the P-EBT program provides additional monetary assistance to households with children eligible for free or reduced-price meals dealing with school closures.

Click on Ohio's P-EBT flyer below for more information about the program.
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Summer Food Assistance Programs Available

Joshua's Place Summer Feeding

Joshua's Place is offering Summer Food for families in our community. If you would like Summer Food assistance please visit www.joshuasplace.cc to sign up. Someone from Joshua's Place will contact you directly and provide details on pick up location and times during the summer months.

If you have a question, please contact the Joshua's Place Program Director:

Susan Simendinger
513-617-9099
ssimendinger@joshuasplace.cc

Kings Local and Lockland City Schools Summer Feeding

Kings Local and Lockland City Schools have 3 locations that they will be distributing meals over the summer.

1) South Lebanon Community Center (Joshua's Place) 83 N Section Street, South Lebanon

2) Columbia Intermediate School, 8263 Columbia Rd, Kings Mills, OH 45034

3) Lockland School District, 200 North Cooper Ave, Lockland OH 45215

Click here for information on the locations and times for the Kings locations.

Click here for information on the locations and times for the Lockland locations.

Text Summer Meals to 97779 to receive a list of available Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sites in your area. This service is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and updated weekly. For verified information on approved sites, text the USDA number or call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (866-348-6479).

Here is a list of other community resources
that are available for families to access.

Mason Food Pantry - 406 4th Avenue, Mason, OH 513-229-3191

Hours: Mon 6:30-7:30 PM, Wed 9:30-11:00 AM, Sat 9:30-11:00 AM

Schuh Center at St. Susanna - 616 Reading Road, Mason, OH 513-398-3821

Hours: Tues 9:00-10:15 AM, Wed 9:00-10:15 AM, Fri 9:00-10:15 AM

Vincent De Paul - Provides support with a variety of financial assistance

616 Reading Road, Mason, OH 513-398-3821 ext. 3500

FAITH Ministries - Can assist with gas/grocery gift card for families who receive SNAP benefits, assistance with rent/utilities with eviction or disconnection notice

6315 S. Mason Montgomery Road, Mason OH 513-459-8509 or Walk in Hours Thursdays 1-3 PM

Warren County Division of Human Services - Provides financial assistance, medical, food, and child care assistance

416 S. East Street, Lebanon, OH 513-261-1420 or https://www.co.warren.oh.us/HumanServices/

Warren County Health District - Provides affordable clinics, vaccinations, and health information

416 S. East Street, Lebanon, OH 513-695-1228 or http://warrenchd.com/

Good nutrition and learning go hand in hand. The Mason City School District offers healthy breakfast and lunch meals every school day. Mason City Schools is ranked #23 in the Niche:2016 Districts with the Best Food in America!

The Nutrition Services department is made up of a team of food and nutrition professionals that are dedicated to students' health, well being and their ability to learn. We support learning by promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices. Meals, foods, and beverages sold or served at schools meet state and federal requirements which are based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines. We provide students with access to a variety of affordable and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students.