Need food? Call our SNAP Hotline: 215-430-0556
There are more than 1,000 places in Philadelphia that serve free meals and snacks to kids and teens age 18 and under. There are no income requirements, ID, or registration in qualifying areas.
Sites include recreation centers, churches, schools, public housing complexes and community organizations.
The 2018 Summer Meals program has ended. The program will start again in mid June 2019. Please check back then for 2019 site information. Use our Summer Meals Map to find a site in your neighborhood that provides summer meals! Call 1-855-252 6325 with any questions you may have.
Help us spread the word about summer meals! Use social media templates and graphics to inform your friends and family about the program.
Download promotional posters and flyers to distribute in your community that advertise the Summer Meals Hotline and phillysummermeals.org
Why are summer meals important?
During the school year, thousands of low-income students eat free or reduced-price meals at schools. But when school is out and kids aren't receiving that food, children face higher risks for hunger and malnutrition. Summer meals help to fill that gap, so kids have the nutritious food they need to stay healthy all summer!
How do I find my nearest summer meals site?
Can I start a summer meals site in my community?
If you plan to work with children age 18 and under this summer, you may qualify to serve them free meals.
Trainings to be a Summer Meals site in 2019 will begin in May. The following Philadelphia site sponsors can work with you:
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation: 215-685-2725
Nutritional Development Services (NDS): 215-895-3470, option1
What are the responsibilities of a summer meals site?
Still have questions? Call the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger: 1-855-252-MEAL (6325)
Summer meals are made available by the USDA's Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option. Philadelphia sponsors include the Department of Parks & Recreation, Nutritional Development Services, and the Philadelphia Housing Authority.