The University of the South’s Office of Civic Engagement has released the dates for the 2026 Summer Meal Program, which provided critical nutrition to children, ages 2-18, in Grundy and Franklin counties. Over the course of eight weeks last year, the program distributed more than 92,000 meals.

Meals are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. No service on July 4.

Mondays:

• Palmer Library, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2115 Main Street in Palmer.

• Grundy Safe Communities Coalition, 3-6 p.m. 14399 US-41 in Tracy City.

Wednesdays:

• Trinity Episcopal Church, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 213 1st Ave. NW in Winchester.

• Pelham United Methodist Church, 3-6 p.m. 2440 SR 50 in Pelham.

Thursdays:

• Old Coalmont Elementary School (UT Extension), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 7862 TN-56 in Coalmont.

• Beersheba Springs Medical Clinic, 3-6 p.m. 19592 TN-56 in Beersheba Springs. Fridays:

• Sherwood/Crow Creek Community Center, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 10225 Sherwood Road in Sherwood, Tenn. Saturdays:

• Altamont Public Library, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1433 Main Street in Altamont. Two Saturdays:

• Morton Memorial Food Distribution, 8-10 a.m., on June 13 and July 11. 322 W. Main Street in Monteagle. The initiative was powered by a team of 20 AmeriCorps service members, who worked in partnership with the University’s McClurg Dining Hall staff and a network of community host sites across the Plateau. Together, they ensured that thousands of children had consistent access to healthy meals during the summer break.

“This program is a true example of collaboration,” said Mandy Bouldin, Director of Community Development at the University of the South. “We could not have reached this scale without the tireless work of our AmeriCorps service members, the dedication and expertise of the McClurg Dining Hall staff, and the generosity of our host sites, who welcome families week after week. Their combined efforts made this summer a tremendous success.”

The Summer Meal Program has been a cornerstone of Sewanee The University of the South’s commitment to community engagement, addressing food insecurity while also providing meaningful service opportunities for young leaders through Ameri-Corps. Funding is made possible through federal support from the Summer Food Service Program and AmeriCorps.

For more information, visit https://new.sewanee. edu/ campus- life/ office-of-civic-engagement/.