Serving local food to our community
Each summer, The Lunchbox provides Northeast Kingdom communities with nutritious, locally-sourced meals in a feel good environment. Kids and teens 18 and under receive FREE lunches and to-go breakfasts. Adults can purchase meals for $8 (cash or check only).
The Lunchbox is more than a meal program! It’s also a space to socialize with your neighbors and have fun with your family.
Summer 2025 Schedule
June 24th – August 14th | 11am – 1pm
Tuesdays: Leach Public Library (Irasburg)
Wednesdays: Barton Public Library
Thursdays: Gardner Memorial Park (Newport)
Stay in the loop by signing up for weekly emails during the summer. On Monday mornings, you’ll receive each week’s menu, activities, and any other program news.
Program Features
Our Market Basket table offers free fruits, veggies, grains and dairy donated from local school gardens and farms. Visitors also find recipes for how to prepare affordable, healthy meals that use available seasonal ingredients.
“Outside the Truck” enrichment activities get kids engaged in summer reading, arts & crafts, and more!
Taste tests encourage kids to be adventurous and try new foods!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement:
In English: In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
In Spanish: Para todos los demás programas de asistencia de nutrición del FNS, agencias estatales o locales y sus subreceptores, deben publicar la siguiente Declaración de No Discriminación:
De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las normas y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), esta entidad está prohibida de discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo (incluyendo identidad de género y orientación sexual), discapacidad, edad, o represalia o retorsión por actividades previas de derechos civiles.
Read the full statement and links to additional resources here.