How does Summer Meals work?

When: June 29 to September 4, 2026 Where: 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 near you.

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How it works

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

When: June 29 to September 4, 2026

Where: 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 near you.

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Visit the NYC Public Schools Summer Meals page for the latest dates, times, and locations

Call 311. Ask about the “Summer Meals Program.”

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Last Updated July 1, 2026

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