List of Summer Food Programs in the Rockford Area

For hard working, low income families, the summer months can be a trying time. Sure, it's great to give the kids a break, but it can make things much harder on mom and dad when it comes to child care and meals.

As a single mom, I understand the struggle. There were times when my son would go to a friend's house just to eat because I either didn't have the money for groceries or I wasn't home to make him breakfast, lunch or dinner.

If you're in similar situation, the City of Rockford's Human Services Department is here to help with their summer food program.

According to WREX, they've just updated a list of sites where kids 18 and under can go to get lunch, dinner or a snack.

The sites include:

Rockford

- Beattie Playground, 1221 Rural St.

- Bloom Playground, 2901 Pelham Rd.

- Booker Washington Center, 524 Kent St.

- Community Kids Zone at Auburn High School, 5110 Auburn St.

- Elliot Playground, 988 S. Lyford Rd.

- Fairgrounds Valley Playground, 1015 W. Jefferson St.

- First Evangelical Covenant Church, 316 Wood Rd.

- Harkins Pool, 910 Acorn St.