Summer Meals

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The Summer Meals program provides free breakfast and lunch for kids and teens age 18 and under — no registration or ID required.

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When: June 29 to September 4, 2026Where: Schools, parks, pools, libraries, and food trucks across all five boroughs
  • Breakfast: 8:00am - 9:15am
  • Lunch: 11:00am - 1:15pm
  • Food Trucks: 10:00am - 4:00pm on weekdays, 10:00am - 3:00pm on weekends
  • Note: There is no service on Friday, July 3 at schools, pools, and food trucks and Saturday, July 4 at pools and food trucks. Times and locations may change. What to bring: Nothing! Just show up. Where: Find a free meal location or a food truck (https://www.opt-osfns.org/schoolfoodny/meals/default.aspx) near you.

    • Eligibility

    Summer Meals are available to anyone age 18 or younger.

    Get Help

    Visit the NYC Public Schools Summer Meals page (https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/summer-meals) for the latest dates, times, and locations

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