Summer Meal Site Information for All
DC Summer Meal Programs begin wednesday, June 18, 2025- SUNDAY, August 24, 2025
El Programa Comienza el 18 de Junio- 24 de agosto
Do you need help finding a summer meal site for youth 18 and younger?
This summer, youth 18 and younger have access to no-cost meals at over 100 sites across the city. No application or ID required.
Use the USDA summer meal site finder to locate a meal site in the D.C. area:
For information and to find a site near you Call: 1-866-348-6479 or
Text: Comidas or Food to 304-304 or
View information here and scan the QR code
For families in Wards 4-8 you can check out these QR codes for direct assistance in your area.
Can’t find a site near you? Contact DC Hunger Solutions at 202-640-1088 or email info@dchunger.org for assistance.
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¿Necesita ayuda para encontrar un de comidas se verano?
Use el buscador de sitios de comidas de verano del USDA para localizar un sitio de comidas en su área.
Mande el mensaje "COMIDAS" al 304-304
O LLAME (866) 348-6479
El programa ofrece desayuno, almuerzo, cena, o refrigerios sin costo a todos los jóvenes de DC de 18 años o menos durante las vacaciones de verano. Sin Costo, Sin Registro, Y Sin Necesidad de Identificación.
Para más información llame al 202- 640-1088 o contáctenos por correo electrónico info@dchunger.org
DC Public School (DCPS) Meal Sites:
FREE breakfast and lunch will be available to all children and youth 18 and younger across the city all summer long! While DCPS is no longer able to offer meals to-go, students are welcome to stop by DCPS summer school sites where they can be served a meal to consume on-site.
DCPS summer meal locations, hours, and menus can be found HERE. Please note that meal locations and hours below are subject to change, so please check the link above for the most up to date information.
Access DCSP’s summer meal sites at over 50+ locations throughout the city -
Breakfast will be served 8am-10am. Lunch will be served 11am-1pm
DC Central Kitchen Summer Meal Sites:
DC Central Kitchen meals don’t stop just because school’s out for summer. Below are the schools providing free breakfast and lunch to students under 18. All meals will need to be consumed on site. Breakfast will be served 8am-10am. Lunch will be served 11am-1pm
Visit DCCENTRALKITCHEN.ORG for more information on DC Central Kitchen’s Summer Meals Programs, Including a full list of summer programs and community engagement sites.
DC Parks & Recreation (DPR) Meal Sites:
DPR provides meals for DC children 18 years and under at select recreation centers throughout the District. No ID or application is needed. Summer 2025 meal service will begin Wednesday, June 18.
Click HERE to find more information
OTHER SUMMER MEAL SITES:
Building Bridges DC- Food & Farm Fridays @ THEARC West (1901 Mississippi Ave SE)
Every Friday from May 30 to November 21 from 12-2pm. THEARC Farmers harvest vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers from our network of farms in Southeast DC and bring them to you for free every Friday! Capital Area Food Bank donates thousands of pounds of fresh produce. DC Central Kitchen gives out prepared meals. And we have lots of other treats for you monthly: cooking demonstrations, free local business products, hiring fairs, and more! Building Bridges is here to make the quality of life better for Ward 8 residents. Don’t miss out–join us! Sponsored by Novo Nordisk and CareFirst.
Registration encouraged: BuildingBridgesDC.org/event/Food-Farm-Fridays and please Bring Your Own Bag. More information can be found on attached flyer.
Capital Area Food Bank- List of locations offering free summer meals for kids in DC, MD and VA can be found here.
Martha’s Table Joyful Food Market will host weekly, no-cost markets 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Tuesday - Friday from June 24th - August 15th. follow Martha’s Table on Facebook/Instagram at @MarthasTable for updates. For more information, locations, dates click here.
Adults and Seniors:
If you are over 18, you can also visit our Food Access Page which lists out meal sites by Ward.
Sunbucks Program-
Beginning in summer 2025, families could receive $120 per eligible student. These benefits work together with other nutrition assistance programs, such as summer meal sites, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to support students with consistent access to nutritious meals when school is out. More information and eligibility requirements can be found here.Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) - Community Dining Sites
DACL has over 40 community dining sites across all eight wards of Washington, DC. Find a community dining, transportation assistance, nutrition information, and more by visiting here.Office of the People’s Counsel-
Do you need assistance with your utilities? If so, check out the Office of the People’s Counsel for more information on help with electric, natural gas, water, landline phones and more by clicking here.Mary’s Center-
If you need assistance with healthcare, medicaid, etc clicking here.DC Hunger Solutions- connect seniors and older adults to food programs. Resources can be found here.
Seeking other food assistance:
The USDA National Hunger Hotline remains a helpful resource for people seeking food assistance. The hotline, operated by Hunger Free America, can be reached Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) (for Spanish).