Free Summer Meals and Take-Home Food Support for Children and Teens

When school is out for summer, many families lose access to the free meals their children count on during the school year. To help bridge that gap, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is partnering with the San Diego Public Library to provide free summer meal support for children and teens across San Diego County.

Children and teens ages 0-18 can visit participating library locations on weekdays from June 3-August 27 to enjoy free hot meals served on-site by the library. Families can also take home pantry staples provided by the Food Bank to help keep kitchens stocked throughout the summer months.

Available take-home food items may include:

• Soup
• Pasta
• Chicken
• Tuna
• Granola bars
• Juice
• Milk
• Cereal
• Trail mix
• Peanut butter
• Beans
• Rice

No registration is required to receive meals for children and teens.

Summer meal programs play an important role in helping children stay nourished while school cafeterias are closed. Through this partnership, families can access additional food support in welcoming, trusted community spaces throughout the county.

Find a Summer Meal Site Near You
Free summer meals and take-home food support will be available at participating library locations on weekdays from June 3-August 27.