The Summer Meals program provides free breakfast and lunch for kids and teens age 18 and under — no registration required. Meals are served at schools, parks, pools, libraries, and food trucks across all five boroughs.
When: Friday, June 27, 2025 – Friday, August 29, 2025.
- 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 4, 2024. Times and locations may change.
What to bring: Nothing! Just show up.
Where: Find a free meal location or a food truck near you.
Who is eligible
Summer Meals are available to anyone age 18 or younger.
How to get help
Visit the NYC Public Schools Summer Meals page for the latest dates, times, and locations
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Updated June 27, 2025