Charleston County Schools Launch 2026 Summer Meals Program
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) is now accepting applications from organizations interested in partnering to provide free meals to students throughout the summer of 2026. This initiative aims to combat food insecurity and ensure children and teens have access to nutritious meals during the break from school.
Program Details
The 2026 Seamless Summer Feeding Program will offer free breakfast and lunch to children and teens for eight weeks during June and July. Last year, the district successfully served over 155,000 free meals at 97 locations across Charleston County [1]. Organizations eligible to apply include schools, camps, churches, recreation programs, and other community organizations.
How to Become a Meal Site
Interested organizations can apply to become approved summer meal sites. The application process allows various community groups to participate in providing these essential services. [2] provides more information about the application process.
Application Deadline
The deadline to submit site applications is April 3, 2026 [1].
Summer Food Service Program in South Carolina
South Carolina’s Summer Food Service Program, known as the Summer Break Café, is a federally-funded program providing free meals to school-aged children, 18 years ancient or younger, in eligible areas [3].
Recent CCSD News
In other news from the Charleston County School District:
- Wando High School senior Noah Iverson was named the 2026 South Carolina Scholastic Journalist of the Year [2].
- Johns Island Elementary’s teacher-librarian Jennie Church received the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) New Professional Award [2].
- Ranen Sibug was recognized as the 2026 CCSD Spelling Bee Champion [2].
The Charleston County School District is also closely monitoring the measles outbreak in South Carolina and working with the South Carolina Department of Public Health to ensure student and staff safety [2].