Tacoma, WASHINGTON (5 June 2014)  Made possible by the USDA, Franklin Pierce Schools will be hosting four summer lunch sites for children 18 years old and younger.  The lunches are free, and will be available Monday through Friday, June 23^rd through August 8^th (with the exception of July 4^th).

This free service is available at the following four sites:

Brookdale Elementary School, 611 132^nd St. S., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

James Sales Elementary School, 11213 Sheridan Ave. S., 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Harvard Elementary School, 1709 85^th St. E., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tahoma View Apartments, 11208 1^st Ave. Ct. E., 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Times are subject to change, and additional sites may be added. Please call Franklin Pierce School District’s Nutrition Services at 298-4618 for more information. For additional locations in Pierce County, please contact www.ParentHelp123.org or the National Hunger Hotline at 1-888-436-6392.

All meals are available without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C.  20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice).  Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).  Franklin Pierce Schools and the USDA are an equal opportunity provider and employer.