Sponsors and meal sites sought for 2026 Summer Food Service Program
A program that targets children in low-income areas to ensure they have access to meals during the summer is seeking sponsors and meal sites. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally funded program operated nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered in Delaware by the Department of Education (DDOE). Sponsors […]
DNREC Breaks Ground on Trap Pond Splash Park
DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation broke ground on a new splash zone at Trap Pond State Park, which will delight children and families alike by mid-summer 2026.
Summer Enrichment Programs Benefit Delaware Students
Students across Delaware benefitted from multiple enrichment programs this summer designed to enhance literacy skills and overall well-being. Backed by the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE), Governor John Carney, and key community partners, the programs were offered in school districts and charter schools statewide.
Free and Reduced-Price Meal Policy: Annual Announcement
The Delaware Department of Education announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture policy for free and reduced-price meals for children unable to pay the full price for meals served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), and After School Snack Program (ASSP). Each participating school and its administrative office have a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.
DNREC Invites Youngsters to Enjoy ‘Small Fry Adventures’ at Aquatic Resources Education Center
DNREC encourages families with children 4 to 7 to enjoy exciting “Small Fry Adventures,” a free program about tidal salt marsh and the critters that live there, being held this summer at the Aquatic Resources Education Center near Smyrna.
