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Community Lunch Program for Kids Children who receive the support of the free/ reduced breakfast/ lunch program are left without this support when school is out.

The Community Lunch Program for Kids (Norwood, Norfolk and Raymondville) was started in 2016 to address the issue of kids facing food insecurity over summer vacations and during school breaks. When school is not in session, parents must provide two additional meals each day for their children and that is only if you have one school age child. If you have three children, that is an extra 30 meals per week! That's a lot of meals, with no extra income! Families of children enrolled in CLPK receive boxes of nutritious breakfast and lunch food items (the amount of food is based on the number of children in the family) at a predetermined distribution time prior to break. CLPK holds distributions from St. Raymond's Church (on State Highway 56 in Raymondville) 10 times during the year (February Break, April Break, 6 distributions over the summer starting mid-June through the end of August, Thanksgiving Break and we assist the NNCS Angel Tree with their food boxes over Christmas Break). All children residing in the Norwood-Norfolk School district are eligible for this program. CLPK's financial eligibility guidelines are set by the Food Bank of CNY. Generally, if your child receives free/ reduced lunch then they qualify for CLPK.

08/09/2026

Messaging for SNAP recipients:

1 If you receive SNAP, you may be subject to new Federal work requirements. Check if you are affected and make sure you don't lose your benefits: http://otda.ny.gov/abawd
2 Your SNAP benefits may be impacted by new Federal SNAP rules. Find out if you’re impacted and what steps to take to keep your SNAP benefits at: http://otda.ny.gov/abawd
3 If you receive SNAP, you could lose your SNAP benefits if you do not comply with recently expanded Federal SNAP rules. Learn more about the new rules and how keep your SNAP benefits at: http://otda.ny.gov/abawd
4 If you receive SNAP, you may be subject to new Federal work requirements that could impact your SNAP benefits. You can meet the work requirements and keep your SNAP benefits if you:
a Earn at least $943 a month, or $217.50 per week
b Do community service or volunteer work
c Learn skills to help you get a job
5 Review the requirements to ensure you keep your SNAP benefits: http://otda.ny.gov/abawd
6 If you receive SNAP, you may be subject to recently expanded Federal work requirements. See how you can keep your SNAP benefits. Learn more: http://otda.ny.gov/abawd
Additional reference materials are available athttp://otda.ny.gov/ABAWD:
• Keep Your SNAP Benefits Fact Sheet (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Keep-Your-SNAP-Benefits.pdf) - This flyer helps SNAP recipients and organizations that work with them. It raises awareness and promotes compliance with ABAWD work rules.
◦ Arabic (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Keep-Your-SNAP-benefits-Arabic.pdf), Bengali (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Keep-Your-SNAP-Benefits-Bengali.pdf), Chinese (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Keep-Your-SNAP-Benefits-Chinese.pdf), French (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Keep-Your-SNAP-Benefits-French.pdf), Haitian Creole (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Keep-Your-SNAP-Benefits-Haitian-Creole.pdf), Italian (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Keep-Your-SNAP-Benefits-Italian.pdf), Korean (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Keep-Your-SNAP-Benefits-Korean.pdf), Polish (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Keep-Your-SNAP-Benefits-Polish.pdf), Russian (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Keep-Your-SNAP-Benefits-Russian.pdf),Spanish (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Keep-Your-SNAP-Benefits-Spanish.pdf), Urdu (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Keep-Your-SNAP-Benefits-Urdu.pdf), Yiddish (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Keep-Your-SNAP-Benefits-Yiddish.pdf)
• Keep Your SNAP Benefits (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_H6Ehf4ufg) — American Sign Language (ASL) video on new work rules for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
• You are an ABAWD. Now What? (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Pub-5050-Youre-an-ABAWD.pdf) — This flyer helps SNAP recipients understand what they need to do to keep their SNAP benefits. It tells them how to claim an exemption and how to meet the work rules.
◦ Arabic (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Pub-5050-Youre-an-ABAWD-Arabic.pdf), Bengali (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Pub-5050-Youre-an-ABAWD-Bengali.pdf), Chinese (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Pub-5050-Youre-an-ABAWD-Chinese.pdf), French (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Pub-5050-Youre-an-ABAWD-French.pdf), Haitian Creole (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Pub-5050-Youre-an-ABAWD-Haitian-Creole.pdf), Italian (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Pub-5050-Youre-an-ABAWD-Italian.pdf), Korean (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Pub-5050-Youre-an-ABAWD-Korean.pdf), Polish (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Pub-5050-Youre-an-ABAWD-Polish.pdf), Russian (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Pub-5050-Youre-an-ABAWD-Russian.pdf),Spanish (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Pub-5050-Youre-an-ABAWD-Spanish.pdf), Urdu (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Pub-5050-Youre-an-ABAWD-Urdu.pdf), Yiddish (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Pub-5050-Youre-an-ABAWD-Yiddish.pdf)
• Helping ABAWDs Can Help Your Community Organization Fact Sheet (https://www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/Helping-ABAWDs.pdf) — This flyer helps community organizations learn about the ABAWD time limit and how they can help SNAP recipients meet the ABAWD work rules.


Thank you!

Bureau of Nutrition Security

03/09/2026

📢 DON’T MISS OUT! 💳

Does your family qualify for free or reduced-price school meals? You may be eligible to receive $120 for each child through New York’s Summer EBT program!

🍎 What is Summer EBT?
Summer EBT provides families with money to help purchase nutritious food for their children during the summer months.

💰 $120 ONE-TIME BENEFIT PER ELIGIBLE CHILD

📅 IMPORTANT: Applications must be submitted by September 8, 2026.

Many children are enrolled automatically, but some eligible families must apply—even if their child attends a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program.

👉 If you think your child may qualify, don’t wait! Check your eligibility and apply before the September 8 deadline.

For more information and to apply, visit No Kid Hungry New York:
[No Kid Hungry New York – Summer EBT](https://state.nokidhungry.org/new-york/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

💙 Please share this post! A simple share could help another local family receive benefits they are entitled to.

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Many thanks to our new Fairy Godmothers and Fairy Godfathers Class of 2026! ! Fly high with those new wings! 🧚And please...
29/08/2026

Many thanks to our new Fairy Godmothers and Fairy Godfathers Class of 2026! ! Fly high with those new wings! 🧚

And please remember to take a moment on the first day of school to reflect on the difference we have made in the lives of the 117 NNCS students we assisted. Thanks to you, the first day of school will be a little more “magical”🙏🏻.

Thanks for making wishes come true!❤️

25/08/2026

CLPK BACK2SCHOOL GIVEAWAY! 👟

The Community Lunch Program for Kids (CLPK) will be hosting our BACK2SCHOOL Giveaway on Monday, August 31st, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Norfolk Raymondville Food Pantry, 9 W. Main Street, Norfolk, NY.

We’ll be giving away sneakers, socks, underwear, and water bottles to help get our kids ready for the new school year! ❤️

📚 Who is eligible?
This giveaway is for families with school-age children who are signed up for and have been participating in the CLPK Summer Food Distribution Program.

Please make every effort to attend during the 4 to 6 p.m. time frame.

❓ Questions? Please call (315) 212-0520.

A reminder about backpacks and school supplies:
If you were unable to pick up a backpack and school supplies for your child at the NNCS Back2SCHOOL event earlier this month, we recommend contacting the school to ask about getting these items. It is our understanding that there were still several hundred backpacks and school supplies remaining after the event.

We hope to see you Monday and help our kids head back to school feeling prepared and ready to go! ❤️📚👟

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02/08/2026

🎒✨ Our Final Summer Distributions Are Almost Here! ✨🎒

As summer comes to a close, we have two more opportunities to support our CLPK families!

🥕 Wednesday, August 19 | 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Join us at the Norfolk Raymondville Food Pantry (9 W. Main Street) for our final summer food distribution.

👕 As a special bonus, our wonderful neighbors at the thrift shop next door will be opening their doors to CLPK families, and ALL clothing items will be FREE!

Then, mark your calendars for our...

🎉 CLPK Back2School Giveaway
📅 Monday, August 31
🕞 3:30-6:30 p.m.
📍 9 W. Main Street, Norfolk

Each child will receive:
👟 Sneakers
🧦 Socks
🩲 Underwear

Each family will also receive:
✏️ School supplies to keep at home for homework
🧴 A bag filled with hygiene items

This will be our final CLPK distribution of the summer as we send everyone off for a wonderful new school year.

Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers, donors, and community partners who make this program possible. We hope everyone has a fun, safe, and successful BACK TO SCHOOL season! ❤️

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02/08/2026

📚🍎 The Next Few Weeks are Busy for CLPK Families! 🍎📚

Our 6th Summer Food Distribution is happening this Wednesday, August 5, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Norfolk Raymondville Food Pantry (9 W. Main Street).

If you aren't able to make it, please give us a call at (315) 212-0520 so we can make other arrangements.

Then, be sure to stop by the NNCS BACK2SCHOOL Event on Friday, August 14, from 5-7 p.m. at the school!

🎒 FREE school supplies
🎉 Fun activities
🍿 Yummy treats

It's a great opportunity to get your children excited and prepared for a fantastic school year. We hope to see everyone there!

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Many thanks to long distance supporters of CLPK, Matt G. and Lisa W. from Albuquerque, New Mexico, who donated this fish...
22/07/2026

Many thanks to long distance supporters of CLPK, Matt G. and Lisa W. from Albuquerque, New Mexico, who donated this fishing gear and baseball equipment for local children facing food insecurity.

Matt grew up in Massena, NY and recalls lazy days of summer playing catch with friends and fishing with bamboo poles and bobbers off a dock. He wanted to make sure some other local kids got that same opportunity for some of the same kind of summer fun. CLPK appreciates the generosity and kindness of all our supporters!❤️

Together we are making a difference and making our corner of the world a kinder place.

22/07/2026

Kim Davidson, left, and Laurie LaPoint, volunteers with The Community Lunch Program for Kids and Norfolk Raymondville Food Pantry, pack 460 snack bags to be delivered to Norwood Beach to help address …

21/07/2026

🎒✏️ Back-to-School Season is Almost Here! 🍎📚

The Norwood-Norfolk Central School District is hosting a BACK2SCHOOL Event on Friday, August 14, from 5–7 p.m., and you won't want to miss it!

🎒 Free backpacks
✏️ School supplies
🍿 Fun activities & snacks for the kids
😊 A great way to get ready for an amazing school year!

Please note: CLPK will not be distributing backpacks this year, so this is a wonderful opportunity to make sure your child has everything they need to head back to school with confidence.

🍎 For families enrolled in CLPK's Summer Program:n Your Back-to-School Giveaway will take place on Monday, August 31 (time to be announced). Each child will receive:
👟 Sneakers
🧦 Socks
🩲 Underwear
💧 A water bottle
🍔 Happy Meal coupons

Each family will also receive:
🧴 Hygiene items
📚 A Homework Supply Kit to keep at home for homework and school projects

We're excited to help our students start the school year prepared, confident, and ready to learn. We hope to see everyone on August 14 and again on August 31! Here's to a fantastic school year! 🎉🍎📖

Send a message to learn more

21/07/2026

📣 **Reminder!**

Our next Community Lunch Program for Kids (CLPK) food distribution will be held on Wednesday, July 29, from 3:30–6:30 p.m. at the Norfolk Raymondville Food Pantry.

If you are unable to attend, please call or text (315) 212-0520 to let us know. If we do not hear from you, your name will be removed from our distribution list, and you will need to contact us to be added back for future distributions.

Thank you for helping us serve families as efficiently as possible.

We hope you're enjoying these beautiful summer days, and we look forward to seeing you on July 29! ☀️🌻

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