East Tennessee State University’s Upward Bound program will participate in the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program to provide free meals to eligible children in the region.  

Participants can claim their meals at ETSU’s Dining Hall, located on the third floor of the D.P. Culp Student Center. The food program will run from May 28 to June 27, with meals provided on the following schedule: 

Breakfast (Monday-Friday): 7:30-8:20 a.m.  

Lunch (Monday-Friday): 12:15-1:30 p.m.  

Dinner (Monday-Thursday): 5-6 p.m. 

Children are automatically eligible for the program if they meet the income guidelines for free and reduced-price meals in the National School Lunch Program, are part of households that qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), receive benefits under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), and who meet guidelines for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). 

Learn more about income eligibility guidelines here. 

Upward Bound is a federally funded grant program that supports high school participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their pre-college performance and higher education pursuits.  

For more information, visit etsu.edu/upwardbound or contact Dr. Ronnie Gross, director of TRIO Programs, at grossrd@etsu.edu. Individuals in need of disability accommodations may contact the USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845- 6136 (Spanish). 

East Tennessee State University was founded in 1911 with a singular mission: to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond. Through its world-class health sciences programs and interprofessional approach to health care education, ETSU is a highly respected leader in rural health research and practices. The university also boasts nationally ranked programs in the arts, technology, computing, and media studies. ETSU serves approximately 14,000 students each year and is ranked among the top 10 percent of colleges in the nation for students graduating with the least amount of debt.

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