Kids & Teens Can Eat Free Through the DC Free Summer Meals Program

The D.C. Free Summer Meals Program is in full swing serving free meals to all children ages 18 and younger. You do not need to fill out an application to receive a meal. Just head to one of the sites during service hours. Note that hours and days do vary by site. Not all sites will serve all summer long, but some sites will serve meals through August 23.

This year kids can receive meals at more than 250 sites across all eight wards. In a press release Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn explained how it works. “No questions asked. No matter where you go, all meals are free for any child and no ID, forms, or personal information is required.”

You can use a map on the USDA website to find nearby sites serving free summer meals. Click on the individual listings to find out site hours and meals served. You can also find a site near you by calling 1-866-3-HUNGRY or texting “FOOD” to 877-877. You can see a screenshot of the mapping tool in action below.