Free summer meals for kids

Could your kids (or children you know) use more food this summer? We want to let you know about  the free Summer Meals Program.

The Summer Meals Program is one of the federal nutrition programs that provides free meals and snacks to children and teens during the summer months (June through August). Summer Meals, also known as Summer Sack Lunch, is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and was established in 1968 to respond to growing research that correlated a child’s nutrition with academic success and concerns about the lack of nutrition resources for children during the summer months. There are over 100 summer meal sites in King County, located in schools, parks, recreation centers, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and camps. In addition to meals, many sites provide fun activities for kids. Sites may be open from June through August, depending on your community.

All kids and teens (18 years old and younger) are eligible for the program. No proof of income, address or citizenship is ever required.

To find the location and time of Summer Meals sites nearest you,

Call the Family Food Hotline 1-888-4-FOOD-WA (1-888-436-6392) Monday through Thursday between 8 am and 5:30 pm or 8 to 5 on Fridays, or text ‘meals’ to 96859 to have them text you your nearest summer meal site, or visit ParentHelp123.org to find your local Summer Meals sites online.