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2026 Summer Food Program

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The Colonial School District Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides healthy meals and snacks to children when school is not in session. The SFSP is a federally funded program operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered locally by the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE).

The goal of the SFSP is to ensure that children receive the nutrition they need to continue to grow, learn, and play throughout the summer months.

Open to All Children

  • Ages 18 and younger

  • No enrollment required

  • No cost to families


 

Summer Meal Locations

Eisenberg Elementary Outdoor Classroom

  • Open: Monday - Thursday
  • June 15th - August 6th
  • Lunch: 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

Southern Elementary School

  • Open: Monday - Thursday
  • June 22nd - July 16th
  • Breakfast: 8:30 am. to 9:00 am
  • Lunch: 12 pm - 12:30 pm

 

Surratte Park Pool
499 Bethune Drive,  New Castle, DE 19720

  • Open: Monday - Thursday
  • Dates: June 15th - August 6th
  • Lunch: 12 pm - 12:30 pm

Old New Castle Library
424 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720

  • Open: Tuesday & Friday Only
  • Dates: June 15th - August 6th 
  • Lunch: 1 pm - 1:30 pm

Rosegate Community
Intersection of Thorn Ct. & Thorn Ln.

  • Open: Monday - Thursday
  • Dates: June 15th - August 6th 
  • Lunch: 11:15 am - 11:45am

Important Information

  • Meals are available to all children ages 18 and younger.

  • No registration is required.

  • Meals are free of charge.

  • Sites will be closed on July 2, 2026.

Questions?

For more information, potential cancellations, or holiday schedule updates, please call 302-323-2743

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