The Seamless Summer Feeding Option at Lincoln School may have found a fan in Britney Moneyhun.

“We got to make and eat our own pizza,” said the incoming seventh-grade student at Stella Brockman School.

Moneyhun, incidentally, made the pizza to her liking, adding plenty of sauce and cheese.

She was one several youngsters Thursday participating in the Summer Breakers. At the same time, Moneyhun enjoyed partaking in the federally-funded lunch meal alongside fellow members of this City of Manteca Parks and Recreation Department day-camp program.

SSFO isn’t limited to Summer Breakers.

Patty Page, director of Nutrition Services for the Manteca Unified School District, said the lunch program is open to anyone age 18 and under.

“It’s free with no paper work or ID required,” she added. “Everyone (18 and under) is welcome.”

About three years ago, her department was nationally recognized when seven MUSD elementary sites claimed Gold awards in the Healthier U.S. School Challenge.

“Nutrition is an integral part of education,” said Page, who hopes that SSFO can bridge the nutritional gap for MUSD students during the summer months.

SSFO is available in the following communities from now through Aug. 9:

• August Knodt School, 3939 EWS Woods Blvd., Stockton (Weston Ranch), 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

• Lathrop Community Center, 15557 Fifth St., Lathrop, noon to 12:30 p.m.

• Manteca Boys & Girls Club, 545 W. Alameda (You do not have to be a member), 1 to 1:30 p.m.

• Lincoln Elementary School, 750 E. Yosemite Ave., Manteca, 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Page saw a need to apply for this free summer food service program.

“Students may not get the proper nutrition during this time, especially if both parents are working (during the day) or out of work,” she said.

This is the first year locally for SSFO.

“We’re gradually growing,” Page said. “We went from serving 15 to 26 (youngsters) in our first week, to 50 to 60.

“Our goal is 200.”

The SSFO lunch menu includes turkey and cheese sandwich (Monday), pizza pack (Tuesday), ham and cheese (Wednesday), yogurt and string cheese (Thursday), and PB&J Uncrustable (Friday).

Fresh fruits and healthy snacks are also part of the deal.

“I liked the popcorn (snacks),” said Jenessa Serrano, who will be a second-grade student at the McParland Annex in the fall. “But all of the food is delicious.”

Summer Breakers, meanwhile, has more than welcomed SSFO.

“Last year, I had to bring my lunch from home,” said Moneyhun. “But this came as good news since my mom works and had to get up early in the mornings in order to make my lunch.”

Polly Moline agreed.

“It’s been a great addition to our program,” she said.

Moline is program coordinator for the Summer Breakers, with the day camp providing snacks in the morning and later in the day for the estimated 54 youngsters in the day camp.

More information on SSFO can be obtained by contacting Page at 209-858-0733.