Announces $50,000 Grant from National League of Cities for Summer and
Afterschool Meal Programs
PORTLAND, Maine - Mayor Brennan will celebrate National Food Day at 10:00 AM tomorrow during the monthly meeting of his Healthy & Sustainable Food System Committee in Room 209 in City Hall. At the meeting, Mayor Brennan will announce that the City recently received a
$50,000 grant from The National League of Cities to create programs providing children with after school and summer meals.
This $50,000 grant will support ongoing efforts to expand summer meal programs across the City and to break new ground by establishing programs that provide nutritious meals for kids afterschool as well.
“With over 50% of our students eligible for free or reduced lunch, it’s clear we need to do whatever
