The city is once again engaged in its annual summer meals for Somerville youth program. Kids 18 or younger can get free meals at various locations throughout the city from now through August 11.

It’s a great way of making sure that the city’s youth get the nutritional support they need, regardless of financial or social standing.

The importance of getting fully nutritious meals to our kids, especially throughout the summer months while they are out of school and engaged in lively summer activities, cannot be overly emphasized.

Certain kids in the city may not have the same opportunities for getting well-balanced meals that others have, and this program helps to assure that the playing field is fully leveled and that all are equally equipped with the nutrition they need to properly develop and thrive throughout the summer months.

Breakfast:

Argenziano Playground, 290 Washington St.: 9:15 – 9:30 a.m.

North Street Playground: 9:45 – 10:10 a.m.

Lunch:

Dilboy Stadium, 324 Alewife Brook Pkwy.: 10:15 – 10:30 a.m.

Blessing of the Bay Boathouse, 32 Shore Dr.: 10:45 – 11:00 a.m.

Mystic Housing, 30 Mystic Ave.: 11:15 – 12:00 p.m.

North Street Playground: 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.

Foss Park Playground and Pool, McGrath and Broadway: 1:15 – 2:00 p.m.

It goes without saying that we all wish the best for our kids and will go the extra mile to provide their basic needs.