As an approved Meal Sponsor through the Child and Adult Care Food Program, leap understands that good nutrition and physical activity can help provide meals to children when school is out of session while also preventing obesity with nutritious options. Our meals give children the nutrition they need so they are ready to learn when they return to school. We sponsor nutritious meals to Southern California programs during the summer at no cost, providing breakfast, lunch and/or supper to children ages 1-18.

Our primary goal is to serve fresh, well-balanced meals to children in under served communities. We support programs in these communities by providing children the nutrients they need; at the time they need them the most.

If you are interested in receiving meals, for the children in your community, you must:

• not be located on a LAUSD campus
• be located in a low income area or a location where at least 50 percent of the enrolled children are eligible to receive free or reduced price school meals.
• have a program (park, recreation center, school, etc) that consist of organized activities.
• have storage for food cambros (containers) or refrigeration for the meals
• have staff available to pass out meals and keep track of corresponding paperwork

If your program meets the above requirements, you already pre-qualify to join leap! Fill out the qualification questionnaire below to start the approval process and we will be in touch within 2-3 business days.

*Administered through the California Department of Education (CDE): Nutrition Services Division

Pre-Qualify Your Program Today by filling out our Qualification Questionnaire below!

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 13, 2018

Testimonials

September 5, 2017

Today was We Cares first day of receiving meals. I want to start off by telling you that we are THANKFUL for the amount of support and commitment we have received from you all. It was a SUCCESS the kids were thrilled and this day started off by me asking them – “Hey guess what we are having today?” They automatically responded “We have food!!!”

After waiting for almost a year – we are blessed to have LEAP working with us we are grateful for all that you serve, all that you do, and for making a difference in our kids life.

Thank you
We Care Staff and family

Civil Rights

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.