The Summer Food Service Program will provide free lunches and activities for school-aged children, as well as adults with special needs who attend a state-accredited school, from June 1 through July 9. 

Hosted by the Department of Community Services in partnership with the St. Charles Parish School Board, the program will operate at R.K. Smith Middle School (281 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling) and Harry Hurst Middle School (170 Road Runner Lane, Destrehan). 

The schools will be open Mondays through Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The program will not be in session on June 19 and July 3 in observance of holidays. Bus transportation will be available to both locations, and families also have the option to drop off and pick up their children.  

Participation in the Summer Food Service Program is free, and no registration is required. Supported by the United Way of St. Charles, the program has served the community for 36 years, continuing to expand its reach. In 2025, the Department of Community Services distributed 5,559 meals, reflecting an increase of more than 1,000 meals compared to the year prior. 

For more information about the Summer Food Service Program, call the Department of Community Services at (985) 331-3022.