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District to run grab‑and‑go summer meals June 2–Aug 7; 212 families registered so far
Summary
Child nutrition staff detailed the district's grab‑and‑go summer food program — distribution Tuesdays and Fridays from the middle school, registration requirements for parents picking up, and community partners including United Way and the Yankton Fire Department.
Ms. Rotchek outlined the district's grab‑and‑go summer food program, which will distribute meals Tuesdays (three breakfasts and three lunches) and Fridays (four breakfasts and four lunches) from the middle school cafeteria between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., starting June 2 and running through Aug. 7, 2026.
She said children ages 1–18 may pick up meals without prior registration, but parents who pick up on behalf of children must register via a form on the district website or by using QR‑coded flyers available in English and Spanish. Rotchek reported that 212 families had registered in the first week the signup opened and emphasized menu design for cold consumption to support families who may be traveling or without access to heating at home.
Community partners will be present at distribution events: United Way will provide a small bookshelf program, the Yankton Fire Department will offer fire‑safety information and free fire alarm giveaways, and the Yankton Community Library will provide summer‑reading materials. Rotchek said the program is federally funded and free to children 1–18 and that the district meets federal program requirements and monitoring standards to participate.
Board members thanked staff for the program and noted the community benefits for food security over the summer months.
