Summer Meal Program
Summer meals are available on weekdays at more than 40 locations across Spokane starting June 17! All children 18 and younger can access free meals, with many locations offering breakfast and lunch.
There is no meal service on July 4 or 5. Check back often, as locations, times and menus are subject to change.
Learn More:
Contact
Summer Meal Program
509-354-7785
Who is served by the summer meal program?
All children 18 years and younger are eligible. There is no registration or fee. Children may come all or any days they wish.
Parents are encouraged to come with their children. Parents may bring their own meal, but cannot eat any of their child's meal.
The meal must be eaten at the site and be finished within 15 minutes of the final serving time.
Who pays for it?
The Summer Meal Program is a federally funded child nutrition program that feeds children nutritious meals during the summertime, when school is out and children don't have access to school meals. It was created to ensure that children in low-income areas could continue to receive nutritious meals during long school vacations. Funding for the Summer Meal Program is provided with federal dollars and is sufficient to meet expenses related to sponsorship of the program.
The nutritional needs of a large number of children who depend on school lunch meals during the school year are not being met in the summer. Good nutrition is essential for learning.
How are site locations determined?
Service sites for the Summer Meal Program are based on:
Eligibility criteria
Interest and need at the school building level
Interest and need at community centers
Previous as well as current site participation patterns
Rules for participants
Must be 1-18 years of age to participate in program.
Must receive entire meal as a unit.
Meal must be eaten on site.
Do not abuse any food items (throwing or playing with food).
Clean up your area after you have finished your meal (use trash receptacle).
Any misconduct that disrupts the Food Service Program will not be tolerated.
All meals will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.