Ten schools on Maui will offer free summer meals to children ages 18 and younger on weekdays from June 9 through July 17.

The Hawaii State Department of Education has announced that 74 public schools will offer the free summer meals through the USDA’s Seamless Summer Option program. Children do not need to be enrolled in public school.

Participating schools on Maui include Baldwin and King Kekaulike High Schools, Iao and Kalama Intermediate Schools, and Haiku, Kahului, Kihei, Nāhiʻenaʻena, Paia and Waihee Elementary Schools.

Breakfasts will be served from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. and lunches from 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday.

There will be no service June 11 for Kamehameha Day and July 3 for Independence Day.

The SSO program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It was established to help ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals during the summer.

All meals must be eaten on campus. No grab-and-go options are available.

Meals will consist of solid foods. Parents can call their nearest participating school directly for details.

To qualify for the SSO program, schools must have at least 50% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and host a summer program on campus.

For special diet accommodations, parents should email specialdiets@k12.hi.us with as much detail as possible.