Various cities and organizations across the United States are launching free summer meals programs to provide nutritious food to children and teens during the summer months. Initiatives include offering free meals to youth aged 18 and under at schools, parks, and community sites without the need for pre-registration or identification. Politicians and officials emphasize the importance of ensuring access to healthy meals year-round to combat food insecurity among children.
With children and teens home for the summer, several districts throughout the region have set up programs to ensure youth can still receive a free meal during the next couple of months. https://t.co/Fk7mYFiVI4
Summer should be a time when kids can learn and play without worrying where their next meal will come from when school is out. Because of my new, improved summer meals program, families now have new options to access healthy meals. https://t.co/iy2KecFDGq
Many students lose access to regular breakfast and lunch programs in the summer, putting them at a higher risk of food insecurity. Summer EBT will be a vital resource supplying them with the nutrition they need to learn and grow!🌞 Visit https://t.co/bR7iOjd4uN for more. https://t.co/w6kbCxBVRq
1 in 5 Philadelphians face food insecurity. Youth up to age 18 can receive FREE meals this summer at more than 500 sites across the city! Learn more and find a summer meal site near you: https://t.co/7lDt3sf8B7 https://t.co/I2osbGmQQN
Youth up to age 18 can receive FREE summer meals at more than 500 meal sites across the city! 🍎 Learn more and find a summer meal site near you! ⤵️ https://t.co/LkO0n5jr3P https://t.co/KQ9VvGafA4
Last week, I stopped by @GV_YMCA to learn more about the critical work they are doing to keep children in our community fed while school is out for the summer. I’ll always work to fund Summer Nutrition Programs for the #PA07 families who depend on them! https://t.co/gcJt273GxJ
Through the district’s “LunchStop” program, any child 18 and younger can receive a free meal at one of 15 locations across the city. https://t.co/jM5m1hZBJS
🥦 June 27 - August 30 🍎 The @nycschools 2024 Free Summer Meals Program is here for you all across NYC, & it's totally free for anyone who's 18 yrs old or younger. Find one near you: https://t.co/DWG49Ye2Tb https://t.co/ZxIBoF6TbS
Kids deserve access to healthy meals year-round.https://t.co/Gf5kaS04Tu
Summer Meals returns on June 27th! All New Yorkers aged 18 and younger can enjoy delicious breakfast and lunch for free at selected @NYCschools, libraries, and more. No need to sign up. Bring your kids to a center near you: https://t.co/rYPweSw57C https://t.co/vD3du44QDA
Free summer meals are available at locations across the city, including many of our schools. For more information about this and other summer resources, please visit our website: https://t.co/YNmN2xzsSP https://t.co/jzXPJORakW
Prince George's County Public Schools will offer free summer meals to children from June 24 through August 9. https://t.co/YLKfniYYz7
👋#Philly youth! Are you 18 or younger looking for free meals throughout the summer? Well, the city has you covered! Visit https://t.co/ubtsJeKAUS or text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 304-304 to find the nearest meal site near you! No ID required 💟 @PHLfamilies https://t.co/xaOZbGSiAZ
👋#Philly youth! Are you 18 or younger looking for free meals throughout the summer? Well, the city has you covered! Visit https://t.co/rad0VFY6e0 or text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 304-304 to find the nearest meal site near you! No ID required.💟 https://t.co/pb8IW29FdT
Come to the Park for FREE Summer Lunch! Free food, friends and fun! Kids and teens can get free lunches all summer long. @LACityParks offers free lunches to youth ages 1 to 18* at over 100 parks starting June 13 to Aug 2, 2024. Find a location near you https://t.co/BdVPpmdVbc https://t.co/fKDoxKqCw7
BPS will offer free summer meals (breakfast and lunch) to all kids and teens, ages 18 and under, at more than 100 locations across the @CityofBoston between July 8 and late August. No ID or pre-registration is required. Visit https://t.co/SmjO7hT5j9 for more information. https://t.co/P3lnPJ9rWy
Through the 2024 Summer Food Service Program, all children ages 18 or younger can receive free meals. https://t.co/x0joHBO23t
The district will offer free meals to children under 18 from June 24 to August 9. https://t.co/SipGjjm2Ag
As a parent, I know how important it is that every child has access to nutritious food. The permanent Summer EBT program, which I championed, will help ensure millions of kids across the country have access to meals year-round. Learn more at: https://t.co/Gyv2PRzKp3
DTA is proud to support our partners at @MASchoolsK12 & @projectbread as they help ensure kids have access to nutritious food in the summer! ☀️ The Summer Eats meal site map is officially live! Click below to find places to get free meals this summer ⬇️ https://t.co/lqp3R4cutD https://t.co/05bCtwMolK
During the summer, many AZ kids who rely on school lunches face food insecurity. Select schools and community sites in @maricopacounty offer free meals to ensure kids and teens are fed through the summer – learn more: https://t.co/C1gqu806b8
Summer is the hungriest time of year. 41% of parents struggle to provide food when school is closed. It's time to make school summer meals universal. https://t.co/hDMlcMLLQf
The @NYCSchools Free Summer Meals Program is starting soon!🍽️ https://t.co/YzhVbPRwxI