The Free Summer Meals program provides free breakfast and lunch at schools, parks, pools, libraries, and food trucks in all five boroughs
Who is eligible
Breakfast and lunch are available for:
- all children ages 18 and younger
- all people with disabilities, regardless of age, who participate in special education programs
Anyone who gets SNAP Benefits has automatic access to this program
How to get help
Call 311 or text NYC Food to 304-304 for more information.
Other Food Programs
Food and Nutrition Info
NYC Department of Health
Tips for planning healthy meals
See nutrition tips and strategies for planning healthy meals on a budget.
Community Food Connection (CFC)
NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
Food from pantries and community kitchens
Free food from food pantries and community kitchens.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
NYS Department of Health (NYS DOH)
Healthy food for families
Free healthy food, counseling about healthy eating, breastfeeding support, and referrals for women, infants, and children under five.
Updated December 18, 2023