TUPELO - Looking for a free meal for your children this summer?

The Tupelo Public School District has you covered.

The school district's summer food program provides free breakfast and lunch to everyone age 18 and under, regardless of their residency or income. All they need to do is show up at one of the three schools offering the program.

"We just want them to come eat with us," said Lynne Rogers, director of food service for the TPSD.

Breakfast is served at Tupelo Middle School and at the King Early Childhood Center from 7:45 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. Lunch is available at those two schools and at Joyner Elementary from 10:45 a.m. until 12:45 p.m.

Meals are available every Monday through Friday, except July 4. Adults accompanying children can also eat by paying $2 for breakfast and $3 for lunch.

The program began last week and runs until July 22.

"This would get the kids away from the TV and would give them a good, balanced meal," Rogers said.

The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The schools will also offer educational activities between meals twice a week, thanks to a grant from the USDA.

Healthworks! representatives will be at King from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. each Monday and at Joyner during that time each Wednesday until July 13. They will teach the students about health and host fitness activities, games and crafts.