05.20.2025

Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens

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We want to make sure all our families have access to meals this summer. Nutritious summer meals are available for all individuals ages 18 and under at nearby locations. Meal sites often include fun activities for kids as well!

Find a Nearby Meal Site Using These Resources

Download the California Department of Education (CDE) CA Meals for Kids Mobile Application

Search the CDE Summer Meal Service Sites web page

More Ways You Can Find Healthy Food During the Summer

Learn about SUN Bucks, a program that provides money to families to buy groceries for their school-aged children during the summer.

Visit the California Association of Food Banks website to find a food bank near you.

Learn how to participate in the Market Match Program to double your CalFresh Food dollars at a farmers market.

Find a farmers market using the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Certified Farmers Markets Locator.

Call 2-1-1 for information on food assistance programs.

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