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Kids Cafe

Kids Cafe

Working with schools, libraries and nonprofit after school programs to provide children with a nutritious meal daily.

Throughout the school year, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank partners with schools and nonprofit after school programs to provide children with a nutritious dinner. These healthy meals are delivered daily at no cost to our partners. Along with the meals, nutrition education is provided to sites upon request.

If you have any questions please call our Programs Manager at 216.738.2127 or contact us here.


Looking to Start a Site?

To find out more information about becoming a site, please contact us.

All sites that wish to participate in the Kids Cafe Program must complete an application and training. Current sites wanting to continue participating must reapply annually and have two staff/volunteers attend the yearly training each September.

To begin receiving meals, applications and documents must be submitted no later than the 15th of the prior month.

To process your application, you will need to submit:

  • Completed Online Site Application
  • Signed Participation Agreement
  • Signed Separate Entity Agreement and Addendum
  • Current Health Inspection
  • Current Food Service License or Exception Letter
  • Current Fire Inspection
  • Proof of Non-Profit Status
  • Open and Closed Calendars
  • Site Notification – if necessary

Apply Now!


Sample Meals

Sample Cold Meal:

  • Beef Bologna/Cheese Sub
  • Baby Carrots and Ranch
  • Fresh Orange
  • Fat Free Chocolate Milk

Sample Hot Meal:

  • Cheese Ravioli
  • Salad with Ranch Dressing
  • Fresh Apple
  • Garlic Toast
  • Fat Free Chocolate Milk

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