Find free summer meals for kids near you! Use the USDA's Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder to locate nearby meal sites with directions, hours, and contact info.
Find Free Summer Meals for Kids Nearby!
Summertime is here, and that means no more free lunches! No, really, that isn't some cranky Boomer metaphor. Schools are closed, so kids aren't able to take part in government-assisted lunch programs. But don't worry, the USDA has your back with their awesome Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder! This nifty tool helps you locate meal sites near you where kiddos 18 and under can score free meals and snacks during the summer break. How cool is that?
Food Insecurity
With the costs of food skyrocketing this app comes right in town. Even in the best of times, 11.1% of Americans claim they suffer from food insecurity. In our book, a meal is a basic human right so we're on board with any way we can keep a kid from getting the stomach growls on a Summer day.
Two Types of Summer Meal Sites
The Site Finder will show you two kinds of meal sites in your area. "Eat On-Site" spots are like mini summer camps where kids can munch their meals and snacks while hanging out with friends and sometimes even join in fun activities. Or, if you're in certain rural areas, you might find "Meals To-Go" sites where you can pick up meals to take home. Some of these even provide multiple days' worth of food at once!
Easy to Use and Up-to-Date
Using the Site Finder is a breeze! Just enter your zip code, city, state, or address, and it'll show you a map with all the nearby summer meal sites. Click on any site to see its name, location, meal schedule, and whether it's an "On-Site" or "To-Go" spot. The data is updated every Friday, so you'll always have the latest info. Now go forth and find those free summer meals!
