This summer, kids can receive free breakfast and lunch at 34 locations across Wichita. This wonderful Summer Food Program is back for 2024! The program is open to any kid ages 18 and under. There are no meal reservations, qualifying guidelines, or paperwork to complete—just a free meal provided by the WPS Summer Food Program.
Wichita Public Schools will offer FREE meals for children and teens across Wichita. Kids can get healthy meals during the summer months when school is out of session, and adults can also get breakfast and lunch for a fee.
General info about FREE Meals for Kids in Wichita 2024:
- Breakfast and lunch will be available
- No application or registration is required.
- Any child can participate. You do not need to be a Wichita Public School student.
- Meals must be consumed on-site. You can take fruit or grain from their meal offsite to eat later.
- Children must be present. Parents or guardians can not pick up meals on behalf of their kids.
- Look for large yellow signs to see what door to enter at each location (locations are listed below).
- The menus are subject to change.
- The meals served are healthy and follow USDA nutrition guidelines.
- Breakfast will include: 1 serving of grain, 1 serving of fruit or juice, and 1 serving milk
- Lunch will include: 1 serving of grain, 1 serving of protein, 1 serving of fruit, 1 serving of vegetable, 1 serving of milk
- Protein may include: yogurt, cheese stick, and other protein sources
- Lunches are boxed lunches, with a hot entree offered on most days.
- All sites will be closed on July 4th & 5th.
- 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
- Visit the Summer Food Program for more information and updates.
Information from the USD 259 Website:
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 wps.yumyummi.com
Who funds free summer meals? Summer meals programs are federally funded by the USDA through the Summer Food Service Program.
New this summer: Due to a change in federal regulations, children must be present to receive a meal. All meals must be consumed onsite.
Locations for FREE Meals for Kids Wichita:
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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
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