Just because school’s out for the summer doesn’t mean the meals stops. There are programs across the district that are providing free meals to youth. For more information about sites, times, and dates be sure to take a look at the information below.
DC SUMMER MEAL PROGRAMS BEGIN TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2022
EL PROGRAMA COMIENZA EL MARTES 28 DE JUNIO
Do you need help finding a summer meal site for youth 18 and younger?
Use the USDA summer meal site finder to locate a meal site in the D.C. area:
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Text “SUMMER MEALS” TO (914) 342-7744
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Call (866) 348-6479
The #DCYOUTHMEALS program provides No-Cost breakfast, lunch, dinner and/or snacks to all DC youth age 18 years and younger while school is not in session. No Cost, No Sign-Up, No Registration, and NO ID Required.
Can’t find a site near you? Contact DC Hunger Solutions at 202- 640-1088 or email info@dchunger.org for assistance.
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¿Necesita ayuda para encontrar un sitio de comidas se verano?
Use el buscador de sitios de comidas de verano del USDA para localizar un sitio de comidas en su área.
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Mande el mensaje “COMIDAS DE VERANO” al (914) 342-7744
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O LLAME (866) 348-6479
El programa #DCYOUTHMEALS ofrece desayuno, almuerzo, cena, o refrigerios sin costo a todos los jóvenes de DC de 18 años o menos durante las vacaciones de verano. Sin Costo, Sin Registro, Y Sin Necesidad de Identificación.
Para más información llame al 202- 640-1088 o contáctenos por correo electrónico info@dchunger.org
DC PUBLIC SCHOOL (DCPS) MEAL SITES:
FREE breakfast and lunch will be available to all children and youth 18 and younger across the city all summer long! While DCPS is no longer able to offer meals to-go, students are welcome to stop by DCPS summer school sites where they can be served a meal to consume on-site.
DCPS summer meal locations, hours, and menus can be found below. Please note that meal locations and hours are subject to change.
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Access DCSP’s summer meal sites at over 50+ locations throughout the city HERE
DC PARKS & RECREATION (DPR) MEAL SITES:
DPR provides meals for DC children 18 years and under at select recreation centers throughout the District. No ID or application is needed. Summer 2022 meal service will begin Wednesday, June 29.
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Standard meal hours are Monday – Friday:
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Breakfast: 8:30 am – 9:30 am
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Lunch: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
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List of recreation centers serving summer meals : https://dcyouthmeals.splashthat.com
DC CENTRAL KITCHEN SUMMER MEAL SITES:
DC Central Kitchen meals don’t stop just because school’s out for summer! Their team will be out in the community all summer long distributing free summer meals for students (18 or younger) at pool sites, residential communities, and school sites from June 27, 2022 through August 26, 2022. Look for the DC Central Kitchen Trucks at these Schools, Pools & Neighborhoods this Summer
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Theodore Hagans Pool (Ward 5) – Tues through Friday
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Walker Jones (Ward 6) – Mon, Wed & Fri
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Aiton Elementary (Ward 7) – Mon, Wed & Fri
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Houston Elementary (Ward 7) – Mon, Wed & Fri
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Smothers Elementary (Ward 7) – Mon, Wed & Fri
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Rosedale Pool (Ward 7) – Saturday
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Ridge Road Pool (Ward 7)- Saturday
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Thomas Elementary ( Ward 7) Tues & Thurs
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Anacostia Pool (Ward 8) – Tues through Friday
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Bishop John Walker (Ward 8) – Mon, Wed & Fri
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Cascade Park Apts (Ward 8) – Mon, Wed & Fri
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Cedar Tree (Ward 8) – Mon, Wed & Fri
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Oxon Run Pool (Ward 8) – Tues through Saturday
Visit DCCENTRALKITCHEN.ORG for more information on DC Central Kitchen’s Summer Meals Programs, Including a full list of summer programs and community engagement sites.
ADULTS AND SENIORS:
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Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) – Community Dining Sites
DACL has over 40 community dining sites across all eight wards of Washington, DC. Find a community dining site near you by visiting here. -
Bread for the City: Sign up for free grocery deliveries HERE. Consulte el sitio web para obtener información en Español.
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Check out DC Food Project’s Emergency Food Access page for additional food options by Ward HERE. Community based grocery sites are subject to change. Please call ahead.
DC Gov Coronavirus website: DC Gov official website for updates, DC resources, and active testing sites
DC COVID Vaccine page (Info on who can get vaccined and how)
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Food Resouce page (Grocery distribution sites, student meals sites, senior delivery options, etc.)
Seeking other food assistance:
The USDA National Hunger Hotline remains a helpful resource for people seeking food assistance. The hotline, operated by Hunger Free America, can be reached Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) (for Spanish).
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