Summer Food Service Program | Food and Nutrition Administration

Summer Meals and Snacks for Kids

Through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), kids aged 18 and under can get free meals and snacks during the summer at schools, parks, and other neighborhood locations in eligible areas. SFSP may have a different name where you live, but the benefit is the same: nutritious meals for kids and teens in the summer when school is out.

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Summer Meals Site Finder

Families can use the Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder to find directions to nearby meal sites, as well as their hours of operation and contact information.

Farm to Summer

In many regions across the United States, USDA’s Summer Food Service Program aligns well with the peak growing season, allowing schools and nonprofit organizations to serve products in their freshest state.

Summer Food Service Program FAQs

FNS-101: Summer Food Service Program

Safe Meals, Healthy Kids: Food Safety for Summer Meals

Summer Meal Patterns

SFSP Reimbursement Rates

Comparison of Summer Programs (NSLP/SSO/SFSP)

Options for Schools in the Summer

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