Free summer meals for all Wichita kids are back again this year! You DO NOT need to be enrolled as a USD 259 student to participate. All private, parochial, and homeschooled kids are eligible. Breakfast and lunch will be offered Monday-Friday at the locations listed below.
Free Summer Meals: May 28 – July 26
All sites will be closed on July 4th and July 5th. Some sites may be closed on additional dates.
Free Meals Info
- Breakfast and lunch will be available at many different locations across the city of Wichita
- No application or registration is required
- Any child in the community can participate; you do not need to be a Wichita Public Schools student
- Meals must be consumed on-site; Children can take one fruit or grain from their meal off-site to eat later
- Children must be present; parents and guardians cannot pick up meals on behalf of their kids
- Yard signs & large yellow signs are used to indicate which door to enter for meal service
- Menus are subject to change. Menus, ingredients and allergen information is available online at https://www.schoolcafe.com/WICHITAPUBLICSCHOOLS
- The meals served are healthy and follow USDA nutrition guidelines.
- Breakfast will include: 1 serving grain, 1 serving fruit or juice and 1 serving milk
- Lunch will include: 1 serving grain, 1 serving protein, 1 serving fruit, 1 serving vegetable, 1 serving milk
- Protein may include: yogurt, cheese stick, and other protein sources
- Breakfast Menu
- Lunch Menu
- Ingredient lists for packaged unlabled food items for self service
- The meals served are healthy and follow USDA nutrition guidelines.
- Lunches are boxed lunches, with a hot entree offered on most days.
- Meals are free for all children ages 1-18. Adults are welcome to purchase a meal
- Adult breakfast price: $3.00
- Adult lunch price: $5.25
- Please bring exact change; site staff do not carry money
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the summer meal program? The summer meal program is a USDA funded program and is designed to provide kids and teens ages 1-18 with healthy meals during the summer months when school is out of session.
Where do I go to get free meals? Yard signs will be used, at each site, to direct children and parents to the correct door. Doors will be marked with bright yellow signs. A map of all sites, inlcuding address, dates and times is coming soon.
What are the requirements for my child or teen to receive a meal? There is no application or registration required to receive a meal. You do not need to provide proof of income, residency or citizenship. Just show up!
Is there a cost? No. All summer meals offered through the USDA’s program are free to all children, ages 1-18.
Do meals have to be eaten onsite? Yes, due to federal regulations, all meals must be consumed on-site. Children can take one fruit or grain from their meal off-site to eat later.
Do children need to be present? Yes, due to changes at the federal level, parents and guardians can no longer pick up meals on behalf of their kids and meals must be consumed onsite.
Can adults eat free summer meals? Meals are intended for kids and teens. However, adults are welcome to purchase a meal. Breakfast is $3.00 and lunch is $5.25. Please bring exact change as site staff do not carry change.
What kind of meal is served? The meals served are healthy and follow USDA nutrition guidelines. Menus are available at https://www.schoolcafe.com/WICHITAPUBLICSCHOOLS
Who funds free summer meals? Summer meals programs are federally funded by the USDA through the Summer Food Service Program.
| Site Name
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Site Address
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Dates Open
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Days Open
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Breakfast Service Times
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Lunch Service Times
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Adams Elementary
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1002 Oliver Wichita, 67208
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06/03/2024 – 06/27/2024
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Monday – Thursday
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9:30am – 10:00am
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12:15pm – 12:45pm
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Anderson Elementary
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2945 S. Victoria Ave. Wichita, 67216
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06/03/2024 – 06/27/2024
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Monday – Thursday
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9:30am – 10:00am | 12:15pm – 12:45pm |
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Atwater Center
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2755 E. 19th St. Wichita, 67214
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06/03/2024 – 07/26/2024
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Monday – Friday
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n/a
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11:25am – 11:55am
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Benton Elementary
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338 S Woodchuck Ln, Wichita, 67209
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05/28/2024 – 07/19/2024
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Monday – Friday
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8:00am – 8:30am
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12:00pm – 12:30pm
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BGCSCK Opportunity
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2400 N. Opportunity Drive, Wichita, 67219
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06/03/2024 – 07/26/2024
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Monday – Friday
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8:00am – 8:30am
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12:30pm – 1:00pm
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Black Elementary
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1045 N. High Wichita, 67203
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05/28/2024 – 07/19/2024
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Monday – Friday
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8:45am – 9:15am
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12:00pm – 12:30pm
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Boston Rec Center
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6655 E. Zimmerly St. Wichita, 67207
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05/28/2024 – 07/26/2024
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Monday – Friday
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n/a
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12:00pm – 12:30pm
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Chisholm Trail Elementary
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6015 Independence St. Park City, 67219
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05/28/2024 – 07/19/2024
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Monday – Friday
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9:00am – 9:30am
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12:00pm – 12:30pm
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Christa McAuliffe Academy
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2055 S. 143rd St. E. Wichita, 67230
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05/28/2024 – 07/19/2024
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Monday – Friday
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8:30am – 9:00am
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11:30am – 12:00pm
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College Hill Elementary
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211 N. Clifton Ave. Wichita, 67208
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05/28/2024 – 07/19/2024
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Monday – Friday
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8:30am – 9:00am
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12:15pm – 12:45pm
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Colvin Elementary
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2820 S Roosevelt St Wichita, 67210
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05/28/2024 – 07/26/2024
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Monday – Friday
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n/a
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12:30pm – 1:00pm
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Dodge Elementary
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4801 W. 2nd St. N. Wichita, 67212
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05/28/2024 – 07/19/2024
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Monday – Friday
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9:00am – 9:30am
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12:30pm – 1:00pm
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Earhart Elementary
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4401 N Arkansas Ave Wichita, 67204
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05/28/2024 – 07/19/2024
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Monday – Friday
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9:00am – 9:30am
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12:00pm – 12:30pm
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Edgemoor Rec Center
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5815 E. 9th St. N Wichita, 67208
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05/28/2024 – 07/26/2024
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Monday – Friday
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8:45am – 9:15am
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12:45pm – 1:15pm
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Enders Elementary
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3030 S Osage St Wichita, 67217
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05/28/2024 – 07/19/2024
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Monday – Friday
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9:00am – 9:30am
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12:30pm – 1:00pm
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Enterprise Elementary
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3605 S. Gold St. Wichita, 67217
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05/28/2024 – 07/19/2024
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Monday – Friday
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9:00am – 9:30am
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12:30pm – 1:00pm
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Evergreen Rec Center
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2700 N Woodland Wichita, 67204
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05/28/2024 – 07/26/2024
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Monday – Friday
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n/a
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12:00pm – 12:30pm
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Gammon Elementary
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3240 N Rushwood St Wichita, 67226
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05/28/2024 – 07/19/2024
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Monday – Friday
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9:00am – 9:30am
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12:15pm – 12:45pm
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Griffith Elementary
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1802 s. Bluff St. Wichita 67218
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05/28/2024 – 07/19/2024
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Monday – Friday
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8:30am – 9:00am
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12:00pm – 12:30pm
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Horace Mann Academy
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1243 N. Market St. Wichita, 67214
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05/28/2024 – 07/19/2024
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Monday – Friday
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8:30am – 9:00am
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11:30am – 12:00pm
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Hyde Elementary
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210 N. Oliver Ave Wichita, 67208
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05/28/2024 – 07/19/2024
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Monday – Friday
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8:30am – 9:00am
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12:30pm – 1:00pm
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Isely Elementary
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5256 N. Woodlawn Blvd. Wichita, 67226
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05/28/2024 – 07/19/2024
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Monday – Friday
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9:00am – 9:30am
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12:30pm – 1:00pm
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Jefferson Elementary
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4615 E Orme St Wichita, 67218
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06/03/2024 – 06/27/2024
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Monday – Thursday
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9:30am – 10:00am
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12:00pm -12:30pm
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Kensler Elementary
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1030 N Wilbur Ln Wichita, 67212
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05/28/2024 – 07/19/2024
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Monday – Friday
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8:45am – 9:15am
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12:30pm – 1:00pm
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Linwood Rec Center
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1901 S. Kansas, Wichita, 67211
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05/28/2024 – 07/26/2024
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Monday – Friday
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9:00am – 9:30am
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12:45pm – 1:15pm
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McCollom Elementary
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1201 N. Waddington Ave. Wichita, 67212
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05/28/2024 – 07/19/2024
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Monday – Friday
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8:30am – 9:00am
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12:30pm – 1:00pm
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Orchard Rec Center
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4808 W 9th St N Wichita, 67212
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05/28/2024 – 07/26/2024
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Monday – Friday
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8:30am – 9:00am
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12:45pm – 1:15pm
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Price Harris Elementary
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706 N. Armour St. Wichita, 67206
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05/28/2024 – 07/19/2024
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Monday – Friday
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9:00am – 9:30am
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12:30pm – 1:00pm
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Spaght Elementary
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2316 E. 10th St. N. Wichita, 67214
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06/03/2024 – 06/27/2024
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Monday – Thursday
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9:30am – 10:00am
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12:45pm – 1:15pm
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St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
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1525 N Lorraine Wichita, 67214
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06/03/2024 – 07/26/2024
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Monday – Friday
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8:00am – 8:45am
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11:45am – 12:30pm
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The Center
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1914 E 11th Wichita 67214
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07/01/2024 – 07/26/2024
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Monday – Thursday
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9:00am – 10:00am
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12:00pm – 1:00pm
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Washington Elementary
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424 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Wichita, 67214
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06/03/2024 – 06/27/2024
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Monday – Thursday
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9:30am – 10:00am
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1:00pm – 1:30pm
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White Elementary
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5148 S. Kansas St. Wichita, 67216
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06/03/2024 – 06/27/2024
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Monday – Thursday
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9:30am – 10:00am
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12:45pm – 1:15pm
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Woodland Elementary
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1705 N Salina Ave, Wichita, 67203
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06/03/2024 – 07/12/2024
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Monday – Thursday
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8:30am – 9:00am
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12:30pm – 1:00pm |
