BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — The Bettendorf Community School District is collaborating with the Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department in providing FREE summer meals to kids — Monday through Friday, June 8 — July 31.

The meals are funded through the USDA Summer Nutrition Programs (SUN Programs) to provide free meals and snacks to children, regardless of income, when school is out.

Breakfast and Lunch:

Mark Twain Elementary

1620 Lincoln Rd., Bettendorf

No meals on July 3, 2026, for the holiday weekend.Breakfast: 8:30-9:30AM; Lunch: 11:30AM-12:30PM

Lunch: 

No meals June 29, 2026-July 3, 2026Lunch: 12–12:45PM

Bettendorf High School

3333 18th St, Bettendorf

McManus Park

1200 Mississippi Blvd, Bettendorf

Lincoln Park

951 27th St, Bettendorf

“The Bettendorf Parks and Recreation Department has a mission of enhancing quality of life opportunities across our city, and this partnership with the Bettendorf Community School District allows us to tackle challenges in our community in creative ways,” said Bettendorf Parks and Recreation Director John Byrnes.

“Thanks to Bettendorf Schools, kids will be able to enjoy a hot lunch and play in one of our great parks all summer long!”

In the event of inclement weather, park meals will be served at the following location: Bettendorf Community Center-2204 Grant St., Bettendorf.

Weather alerts will be available by 11:30AM daily. Call ahead at 563-344-4113 for location updates.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil-rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (eg Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

  1. Mail:US Department of AgricultureOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights1400 Independence Avenue SWWashington, DC 20250-9410; or
  2. Fax:(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
  3. Email:program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal-opportunity provider.

Iowa Non-Discrimination Statement: 

“It is the policy of this CNP provider not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code section 216.6, 216.7, and 216.9.  If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by this CNP Provider, please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office building, 400 E. 14th St, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-1004; phone number 515-281-4121, 800-457-4416; website: https://icrc.iowa.gov/.”

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