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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.

Date & Time Library Address
June 3 • 12 p.m. City Heights/Weingart Library
3795 Fairmount Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
June 10 • 12:30 p.m. Skyline Hills Library 7900 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92139
June 16 • 12:30 p.m. College-Rolando Library 6600 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115
June 17 • 2 p.m. Logan Heights Library 567 S 28th St, San Diego, CA 92113
June 24 • 12:30 p.m. Skyline Hills Library 7900 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92139
June 25 • 12 p.m. Oak Park Library 2802 54th St, San Diego, CA 92105
June 30 • 12:30 p.m. College-Rolando Library 6600 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115
July 1 • 12 p.m. City Heights/Weingart Library 3795 Fairmount Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
July 8 • 12:30 p.m. Skyline Hills Library 7900 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92139
July 14 • 12:30 p.m. College-Rolando Library 6600 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115
July 15 • 2 p.m. Logan Heights Library 567 S 28th St, San Diego, CA 92113
July 22 • 12:30 p.m. Skyline Hills Library 7900 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92139
July 23 • 12 p.m. Oak Park Library 2802 54th St, San Diego, CA 92105
July 28 • 12:30 p.m. College-Rolando Library 6600 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115
August 4 • 6 p.m. City Heights/Weingart Library 3795 Fairmount Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
August 5 • 12:30 p.m. Skyline Hills Library 7900 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92139
August 11 • 12:30 p.m. College-Rolando Library 6600 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115
August 13 • 11 a.m. Mountain View/Beckwourth Library 721 San Pasqual St, San Diego, CA 92113
August 27 • 12 p.m. Oak Park Library 2802 54th St, San Diego, CA 92105

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