The Santa Maria-Bonita School District (SMBSD) has kicked off its 2026 Summer Meal Program, ensuring local children have continued access to nutritious food while school is out of session.

Operating Monday through Friday, June 15-Aug. 7, the program offers breakfast and lunch at no cost to all children and teens ages 1-18 years old living in the Santa Maria community.

The initiative is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Seamless Summer Option. In alignment with district policy, all meals served follow strict federal nutritional guidelines.

No paperwork, proof of income, or pre-registration is required for a child to receive a meal. Families may simply bring their children to any participating open community site.

Daily Meal Schedule
• Breakfast: 7:30–8 a.m.
• Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-noon

To maximize public access across the city, SMBSD is partnering with various school sites, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations. Note that operational dates vary by location:

• Boys & Girls Club, 901 N. Railroad Ave.
◦ Active: June 15-Aug. 7 (Closed Friday, June 19)
• Santa Maria Valley YMCA, 3400 Skyway Drive
◦ Active: June 15-Aug. 7
• Fesler Jr. High School, 1100 E. Fesler St.
◦ Active: June 16-July 31 (Closed Fridays, June 19 and July 3)
• Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Drive
◦ Active: June 22-July 22 (Closed Friday, July 3)
• Santa Maria Foursquare Church, 709 N. Curryer St.
◦ Active: June 29-July 31

For up-to-date daily menus, site mapping, or additional program adjustments throughout the season, community members can visit the food services portal.