Meals Are Available for Kids in Batesville and Decatur County — Here’s How to Get Them

Hundreds of Indiana locations are serving free breakfasts and lunches to children 18 and under this summer. Local options exist even where schools aren’t in the statewide program.

Nearly 1,000 sites across Indiana are serving free, nutritious meals and snacks to children and teens 18 and under this summer through the 2026 Summer Food Service Program — and local families don’t have to look far to find one.

BATESVILLE

Batesville Community Schools are not part of the statewide summer meals program — but kids in need won’t be left out. A volunteer group at Batesville United Methodist Church, 106 S. Park Avenue, is stepping up to fill the gap.

The program is open to children within the Batesville Community School Corporation district and runs through the end of July. A parent or guardian must visit the church to fill out an application. Once approved, families can pick up meals every Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. in the church basement.

Note: This program is a separate, community-run effort and is not affiliated with the federal 2026 Summer Food Service Program or the USDA.

DECATUR COUNTY

Young people 18 and under in Decatur County can receive five free breakfasts and five free lunches each week throughout June and July — but registration is required.

Families must register weekly through the Decatur County Community Schools Food Service Facebook page. Registered participants can pick up meals at North Decatur High School or South Decatur High School from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Students who are not currently enrolled in Decatur County Community Schools must be present in person at their first meal pickup so eligibility can be verified.

Greensburg Community Schools are not participating in the program. A district spokesperson said GCS does not meet the qualifying threshold based on the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunches.