Pierce County Summer Meals

Save your family time and money with free summer meals for your kids this summer! No application or registration needed, just stop by and enjoy. To find meal sites near you, check out the searchable map below.

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 provide proof of income, residency, or citizenship. Just show up!
  • Do meals have to be eaten on-site? Yes, due to federal regulations, all meals must be consumed on-site. Children can take one fruit, vegetable, or grain item from their meal off-site to eat later.
  • 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.
  • Can parents or guardians pick up meals on behalf of their kids? No. Due to changes at the federal level. Parents and guardians can no longer pick-up meals on behalf of their kids and meals must be consumed on-site. However, many meal sites include fun activities for kids and the whole family.
  • 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.
  • How do I find a summer meals site in my community? Check out the searchable map below to find meal sites near you.
  • What kind of food is served at these sites? The meals served are healthy and meet USDA guidelines. A typical lunch, for example, could include a turkey sandwich on wheat bread, milk, an apple, and a salad. Check our menu at LINK.
  • 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. Some summer meal sites are privately funded and their guidelines may vary from the federal program.

 Use the map below to find a summer meal site close to you. 

For summer activities and other resources for families, CLICK HERE


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