Listed below are places where kids can get free meals during summer 2021. Most programs begin the week of June 28 and are open to children up to age 18.
We’ll update the list if more information becomes available. Or check with your local school, community center, or church.
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Auburn School District summer food service program
- Begins June 30
- Weekday breakfasts and lunches provided together for pickup from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at most participating schools. Meals will also be served at community centers and van stop routes around the region.
- More info: Auburn Schools summer food service program
Bellevue School District summer Meals 2Go
- Begins July 1. Meal kits must be pre-ordered online each week beginning June 24.
- Pickup from 2 locations every Thursday. Each picku0p contains 5 breakfast/lunch meals.
- More info: Meals2Go – Bellevue School District (bsd405.org)
Everett School District free summer meals
- Begins July 7. Pre-order every Wednesday, beginning June 30.
- Curbside Meal Kit Pick-up between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at participating locations
- More info: Food & Nutrition Services / Summer Meals (everettsd.org)
Highline School District summer meal service
- Begins June 28.
- Seven-day meal kits available at rotating locations on Mondays-Thursdays. The district is asking families to preorder meals online to ensure there’s enough food to meet demand.
- More info: Highline School District summer meal service
Renton School District summer meal service
- Begins June 30.
- Seven-day lunch kits for pickup on Wednesdays at schools and some apartment complexes around the district. Order forms are available online.
- More info: Renton School District summer meal service
Seattle: Summer Meals at Seattle Public School Sites
- Begins June 21.
- Pickup free sack breakfast and lunch meals, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (except July 2 and July 5).
- More info: Student Meals – Seattle Public Schools (seattleschools.org)
Tacoma Public Schools free summer meals
- Begins June 28.
- Pickup free breakfast/lunch meal packs from 11 a.m. to noon, Monday-Thursday, at participating middle schools. Children must be present during meal pick up.
- More info: Nutrition Services – Tacoma Public Schools (tacomaschools.org)
Tukwila School District summer meals
- Begins June 28.
- Pick up meals at participating Tukwila School District sites.
- More info: News & Events – Tukwila School District (tukwilaschools.org)
Find a summer meal program near you: Summer Meals Site Finder (arcgis.com)
