Summer Meal Program

USDA works closely with states to ensure that children who receive free or reduced-price school meals can get the nutrition they need when schools are closed – whether during summer break or unexpected closures during the school year. Through USDA's summer meal programs, approved sites in communities across the country can serve meals to kids up to age 18 at no cost. Families can use this tool to find directions to nearby meal sites, as well as their hours of operation and contact information.

Families seeking food assistance for their children can also contact The USDA National Hunger Hotline, operated by Hunger Free America. The hotline can be reached Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) (for English) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) (for Spanish).

USDA Summer Meal Program (Site Finder)

SUN Bucks

SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT (S-EBT) is a program to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer months. Families receive $120 for each eligible child to buy groceries during the summer. Click here for the application and additional information about SUN Bucks. 

Summer Youth Cafe

Summer Youth Cafe sites are open to anyone 18 years old and younger at no cost once school is out. Please click here beginning May 2026 and follow the instructions to find a site near you.