Food & Nutrition

June 2 – July 17 (Monday - Thursday, closed Thursday, June 19^th and July 4^th.)

OCSD's Summer Meals OPEN sites: The "open" sites below will be serving  FREE SUMMER MEALS to ALL CHILDREN age 18 and under. This list is intended as a guide only. Please contact any site in advance to verify their "dates of operation" and their "meal service times." Please be aware that your child or teen must be present, and these meals should be consumed on-site.

What is the Seamless Summer Feeding Program?

The Seamless Summer Feeding Program (SSO) allows school districts to provide free summer meals in low-income areas during the traditional summer vacation periods. It is an extension of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), which is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Free breakfast and lunch meals that meet Federal nutrition guidelines are provided to all children and teens at approved SSFP sites.

How does my site apply to receive free summer meals?

You can submit your application online on the district’s website, www.ocsdsc.org.

What are the dates of the Seamless Summer Feeding Program?

The 2025 OCSD Seamless Summer Feeding Program will operate Monday, June 2 -  Thursday, July 17^th  (weekdays only, closed Thursday, July 3).

Sites can operate during these entire seven weeks OR during any portion of the seven weeks. You decide what is best for you and your site.

All NEW sites must attend ONE mandatory Teams Meeting training session.

·       Training info will be shared with sites soon

What types of meals are provided?

Breakfast and lunch meals that meet federal meal pattern guidelines and nutritional requirements will be served daily. Lunch meals will consist of hot meal lunch entrees that are kid-friendly. Fresh fruits and vegetables are served daily, in addition to low-fat chocolate and white milk.

How do sites receive meals?

Breakfast and lunch meals will be picked up by approved sites on a daily basis. We do not deliver summer meals.

Approved sites may pick up their meals daily between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. We have 5 schools throughout Orangeburg County that are meal preparation sites:

1. Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School
2. Edisto High School
3. Hunter-Kinard-Tyler Campus
4. Lake Marion High School
5. Bethune-Bowman K-12 Campus

Who Can Participate?

Children 18 years of age or younger at approved sites are eligible to receive free summer meals. This program is not for adults.

How do I become a site that receives free summer meals?

Please complete the online application at www.ocsdsc.org

I want my site to receive free summer meals. What else do I need to know?

1. Attend one OCSD summer site training session
2. Serve meals to all needy children 18 years of age and under
3. Serve meals that meet the minimum meal pattern requirements
4. Provide adequate supervision during the meal service
5. Ensure that children eat all meals on site
6. Maintain and submit promptly such reports and records that the sponsor requires
7. Report to the sponsor any changes in the number of meals required as attendance fluctuates
8. Report any other problems regarding the meal services
9. Comply with civil rights laws and regulations
10. Adhere to local health and sanitation regulations

What Type of Site Do I Select?

Sites are divided into three categories:

Open Site - All sites are encouraged to operate as open sites
Serves all children through age 18 at a site that is located within the geographical boundaries of the attendance area of a OCSD school where at least 50% of the children are certified eligible to receive free or reduced-price school meals. Sites that meet this criterion are considered "area eligible." 
**WE ENCOURAGE ALL SITES TO OPERATE AS OPEN SITES.

Restricted Open Site - On a first-come, first-serve basis, serves children through age 18 at a site that is located within the geographical boundaries of the attendance area of a OCSD school where at least 50% of the children are certified eligible to receive free or reduced price school meals. Attendance is limited for reasons of security, safety, or control. If you selected "restricted open" for your site, select which of the following reasons limits your attendance/participation: security, safety, or control.

Closed Enrolled Site - Serves only an identified group of enrolled children who are participating in a specific program or activity; these sites are not open for area children to "drop in" for meals and site activities. A school-based program (for a specific group of children) is an example of a closed enrolled site.

Disclaimer

In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Ave. S.W., Washington D.C. 20250-9410, or call (202)720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Contact Us

For more information about the Seamless Summer Feeding Program, please contact:

Angela Robinson
OCSD Food and Nutrition Coordinator
803-534-5454 ext 82005
Terrie Craig, ext. 82006