Food Program

Because no child should go hungry. Free, nutritious meals and snacks for every Club member, every day.

28,000+

Meals Served Annually

$0

Cost to Members

100%

Members Served

Fueling Great Futures

Proper nutrition is essential for learning, growing, and thriving. The Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha is committed to ensuring that every member receives nutritious meals and snacks at no cost. For many of the young people we serve, the meal they receive at the Club is the most balanced and substantial meal of their day.

Our food program is funded through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), a federal program administered by the USDA. Meals are prepared in our on-site commercial kitchen by trained food service staff and meet federal nutrition guidelines for children and teens. This program provides food to all youth in Kenosha, ages 6-18, no matter the membership status. Youth under the age of 13 will need to be accompanied by an adult. For more information, please contact our Youth Service Membership Desk at 262-653-7328.

We serve over 28,000 meals annually, and every single one is free for Club members.

Daily Meal Schedule

Dinner

A hot, nutritious dinner is served to all members during the school year, between 5:00 and 6:00 pm. Meals include a protein, grain, vegetable, fruit, and milk in accordance with CACFP guidelines.

Lunch

On days when school is not in session, including KUSD non-school days and throughout the summer, lunch is served to all members in place of dinner.

Snacks

Healthy snacks are available for all members every day upon arrival. Snacks include fresh fruit, vegetables, crackers, cheese, and other nutritious options.

About CACFP

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program that provides reimbursement for nutritious meals and snacks served to eligible children in after-school and childcare settings.

All meals served at the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha meet CACFP nutrition standards and are provided at no cost to members regardless of family income.

Dietary Needs

We do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies. Please inform front desk staff of any dietary needs when registering your child.

Contact: (262) 654-6200

Community Resource

Maytag Feel Good Fridge Program

The Maytag Feel Good Fridge is a community refrigerator located at the Boys & Girls Club, stocked with fresh produce, dairy, proteins, and other healthy foods that families can take home at no cost. The program helps bridge the gap between meals served at the Club and the food families have available at home.

The fridge is restocked regularly through partnerships with local food banks, grocery stores, and community donors. It is available to all Club member families during regular operating hours.

Take What You Need

Fresh fruits and vegetables
Milk, cheese, and dairy products
Proteins and prepared meals
Pantry staples and shelf-stable items

Available to all Club member families. No sign-up required.

Club members in chef hats and aprons cutting fresh pineapple in the Club kitchen

Kitchen Helpers & Youth Involvement

Our food program is more than just meals. It is a learning opportunity. Club members are invited to volunteer as kitchen helpers, assisting food service staff with meal preparation, serving, and cleanup. Through this hands-on experience, young people learn about food safety, nutrition, cooking techniques, and the value of serving their community.

Teen members can also earn community service hours through kitchen volunteer shifts. Many of our SYEP youth employment participants gain their first professional kitchen experience through the food program, developing skills that transfer directly to food service careers.

Disclaimer:

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov This institution is an equal opportunity provider.