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Northwest Community Schools is proud to sponsor the Summer Food Service Program for children. Free meals will be made available to children 18 years of age and under or persons up to age 26 who are enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled that is recognized by a state or local public educational agency. The meals will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be served Monday through Friday) from June 8, 2026 – August 14, 2026. Please note: All sites will be closed for dine in options from Monday, June 29th - Friday, July 3, 2026.

Meal locations and times are as follows:

 

  • Northwest Early Elementary (3735 Lansing Ave., Jackson, MI 49202)

    • Breakfast Served: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

    • Lunch Served: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

  • Northwest Connect (6900 Rives Junction Rd., Jackson, MI 49201)

    • Breakfast Served: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

    • Lunch Served: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Additionally, Northwest Connect offers a Weekend To-Go Package. Pick-up is available every Friday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. The package provides Saturday–Sunday breakfast and lunch and is available only at Northwest Connect. For the week of July 1, the package will be distributed on Friday, June 26 ( 3 Day Meal Package) and Monday, June 29 (6 Day Meal Package).

 

Weekend To-Go Pickup Form

If you plan to pick up a Weekend To-Go Package, we ask that you reserve your meal ahead of time before arriving on Friday between 1 PM-3 PM at Northwest Connect. A new form must be submitted weekly for pickup. You can find the form HERE.

 

Flyer for Northwest Community Schools' "Meet Up and Eat Up" Summer Food Service Program. The flyer announces free summer meals for children age 18 and under, as well as individuals up to age 26 enrolled in qualifying educational programs for disabilities. Meals are available at two Jackson, Michigan locations: Northwest Early Elementary (3735 Lansing Ave.) Breakfast: 8:00 AM–9:30 AM Lunch: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM Northwest Connect (6900 Rives Junction Rd.) Breakfast: 8:00 AM–9:30 AM Lunch: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM A weekend to-go meal package is available for pickup every Friday from 1:00 PM–3:00 PM at Northwest Connect and includes breakfast and lunch for Saturday and Sunday. The flyer notes special meal package distribution around the July 4 holiday to ensure meal coverage while dine-in locations are temporarily closed. A QR code is included for families to pre-order to-go meal packages. The Northwest Community Schools logo and contact information appear at the top of the flyer. The bottom contains USDA nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provider information.