USD 428 in Great Bend offered free breakfasts and lunches to anyone under 18 years old again this summer. The free meal program was offered at all five elementary schools during the month of June.

USD 428 Superintendent Khris Thexton says the total number of lunches served was down compared to last year’s total, but the program is still well worth the district’s time.

Khris Thexton Audio

During the month of June, there were 8,080 lunches served compared to 9,484 in 2017. The district served 4,678 breakfasts this summer, up 30 from the previous summer. Park Elementary School will be the only school that offers the free lunches during the month of July.

Number of meals served at each school during June…

Riley
Lunch: 1,813
Breakfast: 855

Park
Lunch: 1,666
Breakfast: 1,212

Jefferson
Lunch: 1,672
Breakfast: 843

Eisenhower
Lunch: 1,524
Breakfast 1,029

Lincoln
Lunch: 1,405
Breakfast 739