Summer Food Service Program

Save your family time and money with free summer meals for your kids this summer! Summer meals can be a great place for your child to come enjoy a nutritious meal. To find a free summer meals site near you, visit NoKidHungry.org/Help. You can also call the National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) for summer food resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are summer meal programs? Summer meal programs are funded by the USDA and designed to provide nutritious meals to children and teens ages 18 and under during the summer months when school is out of session.

What are the requirements for my child or teen to receive a meal? Do I have to fill out an application form? No application or registration is required to receive a meal from a traditional summer meal location where meals are eaten on site. You do not have to provide proof of income, residency, or citizenship.

Do meals have to be eaten on-site?  Yes. Due to federal regulations, all meals must be consumed on-site. Children can take one fruit, vegetable, or grain item from their meal off-site to eat later.

Is there a cost? No. All summer meals offered through the USDA’s programs are free to all kids and teens ages 18 and under.

Can parents or guardians pick up meals on behalf of their kids?  No. Children must be present and consume their meals onsite. However, many meal sites include fun activities for kids and the whole family.

How do I find a summer meals site in my community? To find a free summer meals site near you, visit NoKidHungry.org/Help. For summer food resources, you can also call the National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479).

What kind of food is served at these sites? The meals served follow nutrition guidelines set by the USDA. All breakfasts include milk, fruit or vegetable, and grain/bread, and all lunches include milk, two fruits and/or vegetables, grain/bread, and a meat or protein alternative. A typical lunch, for example, could consist of a turkey sandwich on wheat bread, milk, an apple, and a salad. 

Have other questions? Please contact Ashley Kelly at: akelly83@basdschools.org.