To help ensure children continue to have access to healthy food during the summer, New York City’s Summer Meals Program offers free breakfast and lunch to all children and teens.
Meals are available at select public schools, parks, community pool centers, libraries, and food trucks throughout the five boroughs.
Here’s all the info:
Eligibility Requirements
To receive free meals, individuals must be:
- 18 years old or younger
No registration, documentation, or identification is required.
2026 Service Dates
The Summer Meals Program runs from Monday, June 29, 2026, through Friday, September 4, 2026.
Please note: Meals will not be served on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Meal Service Times
Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Lunch: 11:00 AM – 1:15 PM
What Do I Need to Bring?
Nothing. Children and teens can receive meals without registering or providing documentation, identification, or proof of income.
Where Can I Go?
Free meals are available at hundreds of locations throughout New York City, including schools, parks, libraries, community pool centers, and food trucks.
To find a location near you:
- Visit the NYC Summer Meals website and use the meal site locator.
- Call 311 for information about nearby meal sites.
Food Truck Locations and Operating Hours
Bronx
Haffen Park (near Gunther Avenue and Hammersley Avenue by the baseball field and basketball courts)
Manhattan
Sara D. Roosevelt Park (Chrystie Street and Forsyth Street)
Brooklyn
Prospect Park (Parkside Avenue and Ocean Avenue)
Food Truck Hours
Weekdays: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Weekends: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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