All Arizona children and teens (18 and under) are eligible for FREE Summer Meals at participating schools and community sites
Getting a free summer meal for children and teens is easy! Simply find a participating summer food service site near you (using the map below) and visit the site during the meal service time! There are no applications or paperwork necessary. Children must be present to receive a meal. Meals include breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack and vary with each location.
Nearly 1 million Arizona children participate in school meals during the academic year through the national Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program provides funds for schools and community organizations to continue serving meals to children during the summer when school is not in session.
Questions? Check the Frequently Asked Questions, or call the Hunger Hotline at (602) 528-3434.
Find a Participating Free Summer Meals Site
Map to be released Spring 2026
SUN Bucks
SUN Bucks, separate from SUN Meals, provide grocery-buying benefits for families with school-aged children who lose access to school meals during the summer. Check out this Eligibility Screener Tool to see if your child might be eligible.
Summer Food Service Program Operator
If your organization serves meals during the summer months, we have resources to help you promote the program!
Summer Food Service Program Ambassadors
The Summer Food Service Program Ambassadors give families a voice in how the programs are promoted in communities through promotion events and community communication. Learn more!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are summer meals programs? Summer meals programs are funded by the USDA and designed to provide kids and teens ages 18 and under with healthy meals during the summer months when school is out of session.
What are the requirements for my child or teen to receive a meal? Do I have to fill out an application form? There is no application or registration required to receive a meal. You do not have to show proof of income. Just show up!
Can parents or guardians pick up meals on behalf of their kids? Children must be present to receive a meal at most sites. If you live in a rural area and your site participates in Summer Meals To-Go, parents and guardians may be able to pick up meals on their kids’ behalf. Please call the site ahead of time.
What is the Summer Meals To-Go Program? If you live in a rural community in Arizona where Free Summer Meals are hard to access, you may be able to get meals via pick-up or delivery through Summer Meals To-Go. Summer Meals To-Go sites are indicated on the site finder map or you can contact a Free Summer Meals site.
Are Sun Meals and Summer Meals different? Sun Meals and Free Summer Meals Program are the exact same program. Sun Meals is the name of the program nationally. In Arizona, Sun Meals are also branded as the Free Summer Meals Program.
I’m a parent, can I get food too? While adults can’t access free meals at these sites, some sites allow parents to purchase a meal. Contact the site you are considering visiting for details before you go – not all sites are able to offer this option.
Is there a cost? No. All summer meals offered through the USDA’s programs are free to all kids and teens ages 18 and under. Some sites offer meals for adults at a nominal cost.
How do I find a summer meals site in my community? Enter your zip code in the map above and check the hours of operation. Calling ahead to verify hours is always a good idea.
What kind of food is served at these sites? The meals served are healthy and meet USDA guidelines. A typical lunch, for example, will include a turkey sandwich on wheat bread, milk, an apple, and a salad.
There is no site in my area. What can I do to be sure that one is available for the children in my area next summer? If there are no summer meals sites in your community, we can help. Email Community Programs Manager, David Robinson at [email protected]
What else can I do to help? You can share information about free summer meals with your friends, neighbors, and family members.
Who funds free summer meals? Summer meals programs are federally funded by the USDA through the Summer Food Service Program and the National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option.
Don’t see a Free Summer Meals site near you? The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Health and Nutrition Services (HNS) helps sites interested in offering summer meals to get started. Visit their website for more information.
Have other questions? Please contact David Robinson, Community Programs Manager at [email protected]
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