05/18/2026
The BCPS Summer Meals program starts June 8! While school is closed this summer, children 18 and under can get a free lunch from one of three options; daily lunch at school sites, to-go weekly meal bundles, or the M.E.A.L. Mobile food truck stops.
Daily lunch at cafeteria sites: Starting Monday, June 8, the BCPS Summer Meals program will serve lunch Monday through Friday at the Hildebran, Mountain View, Valdese and W.A. Young Elementary cafeterias from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Friday, June 19. Entree options at include chicken nuggets, sandwiches, cheese pizza and more and are served with fresh fruits and vegetables. Kids must be present for these meals and food is not available for takeout. Starting Monday, June 22, only Mountain View and Valdese elementaries will be open for lunch, serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Monday through Thursday.
To-go weekly meal bundles: Parents and guardians can pick up weekly meal bundles each Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting June 10 at Table Rock Middle School or East Burke High School. Meal bundles include seven breakfasts and seven lunches for each child in your household under 18. Children do not have to be present- just drive up to the front of the school, and we will load your car. Find the map for driving instructions on the BCPS website. https://www.burke.k12.nc.us/departments/child-nutrition/summer-meals-program
Food truck stops: The M.E.A.L. Mobile food truck starts July 6 and will make stops in Morganton each Monday through Thursday. Children 18 and under can get a free lunch. More information to come regarding specific stops.
Summer meals are available through August 13. All sites will be closed June 26 to July 3 for the Fourth of July holiday. Summer meals are open to the public, so children do not have to be BCPS students to enjoy.
