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Ready to become a feeding site?

Through two feeding site programs, we support organizations of all shapes and sizes.

With years of experience serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky through our Child & Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program, we’re able to offer nutritious meals in a variety of sites and settings, getting food to you when and where you need it.

— Meals can be used for a variety of programming needs —

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After School Activities

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Meals & Snacks for Childcare Centers

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Youth Group Meals

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Vacation Bible School

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Field Trips

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And More!

Become a Feeding Site!

Complete the online application.

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The requirements to become a feeding site are simple.

  • Be a site in an area where 50% or more of the youth are eligible for free or reduced meals at their school.

  • During the school year, keep attendance records and meal counts (meal counts only, during the summer).

  • Be willing to participate in training.

  • If your site operates in Ohio during the school year, you’ll need a copy of your most recent fire inspection and your health department license (or exemption; we can help you get an exemption).

  • To find out if you’re eligible, view our current feeding sites to find a school in your area. Eligible schools can be elementary, junior/middle, senior high, public or private.

    NOTE: During the summer, we can also qualify you by census information if your school does not qualify. Contact Us if you need to go this route.

  • Hang an “And Justice For All” poster in your feeding area.

Have some questions? Contact us at 859-261-4010 to learn more!

 Feeding Site Distribution Process

We take great care ensuring the food we distribute meets the highest quality standards and exceeds expectations. Here’s a high-level look at how it’s done:

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1.
Submit Request

Potential feeding sites submit a request to UMC Food Ministry to be considered for participation.

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2.
Approve Request

UMCFood works with the Kentucky and Ohio Departments of Education to verify that potential sites meet requirements

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3.
Receive Supplies

UMCFood receives food, which is stored at central kitchens for preparation.

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4.
Prepare & Deliver

Kitchens prepare the food (hot meals or boxes) and deliver to sites for predetermined meal service times.

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5.
Serve & Feed

Food is served to children at the feeding sites.

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6.
Collect Info

Sites submit attendance and meal counts to UMCFood.

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7.
Submit Reimbursement

UMCFood prepares and submits claims to the state Department of Education for reimbursement.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati

Hear from one of our partners on how we’ve helped them make a difference for the kids they serve.