Summer Meals

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Free Summer Meals Starts June 27

Even when school is out, you can still enjoy breakfast and lunch! Our 2025 Free Summer Meals Program is here for you all across New York City, and it's totally free for anyone who's 18 years old or younger. You can find these meals at specific places like select NYC Public Schools, community pool centers, parks, and libraries. And guess what? You don't need to sign up, show any papers, or have an ID to get these meals. Just head to one of our spots and enjoy a delicious breakfast and lunch. Have a great summer filled with good food!

As summer approaches more additional information will be available.

Service Dates & Menus

  • Thursday, June 27, 2025 – Friday, August 29, 2025
  • There is no service Friday, July 4, 2025
  • All dates, times, locations and menus are subject to change. 
  • Breakfast Service Time: 8am - 9:15am
  • Lunch Service Time: 11am - 1:15pm

Find A Location Near You

  • Use the search below to find a location near you
  • Call 311

Food Truck Service

  • 7 Days of the Week
  • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Weekdays
  • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Weekends
  • Manhattan: SaraD. Roosevelt Park (Chrystie St. & Forsythe Street New York, NY10002)
  • Brooklyn: Prospect Park (Parkside & Ocean Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215)
  • Bronx: Haffen Park (Ely Avenue & Hammersley Avenue Bronx, NY 10469 by thebaseball field & basketball courts)

Community Based Organizations (CBO)

Community Based Organizations (not associated with the Department of Youth & Community Development, or DYCD) that are non-profit and/or not-for-profit (501C3) may be eligible to pick up meals (breakfast and/or lunch) for community members that are 18 years and under during the Summer Meals Program. These meals must be served at approved designated locations. Complete our online application. All approved summer meal applications that will be distributing meals must have an employee(s) attend a Free Four-Hour Food Protection Course.

Find a Free Meal Location Near You

All locations, dates, times and menus are subject to change.