Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rohan Burt, 3, enjoys blowing bubbles during the Happy Helpings launch, Georgia’s Food Service Program for Kids, at the pavilions behind Rabun County Public Library June 13.
Georgia’s Food Service Program for Kids, Happy Helpings, is in full swing bringing smiles to the faces of hundreds of children as the program supports healthy eating habits and physical activity.
The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning’s (DECAL) Nutrition Services Division partnered with Rabun County Family Connection to kick-off the summer meals season.
The program kicked off June 13 during an event at the pavilions behind the Rabun County Public Library with free lunch and fun activities. Children got to play games, blow bubbles, run around and fuel up with healthy meals during the event.
It also featured a hydration station and educational resources for parents.
Happy Helpings meal sites are located throughout the state at designated sites including parks, libraries, churches and apartment complexes. Families can find a Happy Helpings meal site in their area by texting “summer meals” to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479. Sites in Rabun County are listed on the Rabun County Family Connection Facebook page and on the rabun.gafcp.org website.
Please call Rabun County Family Connection 706-782-8390 with any questions.
Free summer meals for kids and teens
Rabun County Family Connection is sponsoring FREE summer meals for kids and teens during July 2023. Free lunch will be provided at the following locations for kids and teens ages 18 and under. Participants can grab and go. Meals will be provided Monday-Friday through July 28. Extra meals will be given out on Fridays for the weekend. More sites can be added throughout the summer by calling 706-782-8390 for updates. The schedule is subject to change. Visit rabun.gafcp.org for more information.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Find “Rabun County Family Connections” on Facebook.
Locations and times:
-11 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.: Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, 46 Plaza Way, Clayton.
-11 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.: Shadyside Apartments housing office, 393 Shadyside Drive, Clayton.
-11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Mountain City Park, 204 Darling Springs Road, Mountain City
-11:20 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: North Valley Street, 345 North Valley Street, Clayton.
-11:25 a.m. to noon: Rabun County Public Library gazebo, 73 Jo Dotson Circle, Clayton.
-11:25 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.: Dunlap Apartments community room, 764 Dunlap Street, Clayton.
-11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Clayton First United Methodist Church, 205 Ministry Mountain Drive, Clayton.
-11:40 a.m. to 11:55 a.m.: Mountain City Playhouse, 186 Playhouse Drive, Mountain City.
-11:45 a.m. to noon: Tiger playground pavilion, 79 History Street, Tiger.
-12:05 p.m. to 12:20 p.m.: Vista Ridge gazebo, 160 Marsen Knob Drive, Rabun Gap.
-12:15 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Duckett Apartments pavilion, 108 Highway 76 East, Clayton.
-12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.: Rabun County Park playground; gym 1; pool 400, Rabun Park Drive, Tiger.
-12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.: Mountain City’s City Hall, 41 Education Street, Mountain City.
-12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.: Dud Creek/76 East