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Washington, District of Columbia · summer 2026 (last summer)

Free Summer Meals for Kids in Washington, DC

153 summer 2026 meal sites in Washington, with the sponsor, address, dates and meal times each one published to USDA.

These are last summer's sites

Need food for your kids now? Call the USDA National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479), Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern, or check the official USDA Summer Meals Site Finder. The list below is the summer 2026 season, which ended on September 30, 2026. These sites are not listed as open now, and the dates and meal times are from last summer, not a schedule for this year or next summer. Sites for the next summer are usually announced in the spring.

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

SWS @ Goding

810 26th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Sponsor: DC Public Schools (DCPS) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm
    Yes
  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes

Site phone: (202) 727-7377

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Sherwood Recreation Center

640 10th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002

Sponsor: Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED
  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED

Site phone: (202) 698-3075

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Simon ES

401 Mississippi Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20032

Sponsor: DC Public Schools (DCPS) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm
    Yes
  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes

Site phone: (202) 645-3360

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Sousa MS

3650 Ely Place, SE, Washington, DC 20019

Sponsor: DC Public Schools (DCPS) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm
    Yes , July 3, 2026
  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , July 3, 2026

Site phone: (202) 729-3260

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Southeast Tennis Learning Center

701 Mississippi Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20032

Sponsor: Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:45am-9:45am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED
  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:45am-9:45am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED

Site phone: (202) 645-6273

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Stanton ES

2701 Naylor Road SE, Washington, DC 20020

Sponsor: DC Public Schools (DCPS) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm
    Yes
  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes

Site phone: (202) 671-6180

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Stead Recreation Center

1625 P St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Sponsor: Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED
  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED

Site phone: (202) 673-4465

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Step by Step Therapeutic @ G Street

4339 Bowen Rd SE #b01, Washington, DC 20019

Sponsor: Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 29 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED
  • Ran Jun 29 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED

Site phone: (202) 827-8717

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Step-by-Step Therapeutic N.E.

4737 Meade ST N.E., Washington, DC 20019

Sponsor: Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 29 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:30am-10:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED
  • Ran Jun 29 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:30am-10:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED

Site phone: (202) 827-8717

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Stevens Early Learning Center

1050 21st St. NW, Washington, DC 20036

Sponsor: DC Public Schools (DCPS) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 29 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm
    Yes , July 3, 2026
  • Ran Jun 29 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , July 3, 2026

Site phone: (202) 698-0677

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Stuart- Hobson MS

410 E Street NE, Washington, DC 20002

Sponsor: DC Public Schools (DCPS) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 6, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm
    Yes , July 3, 2026
  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 6, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , July 3, 2026

Site phone: (202) 671-6010

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Sww HS

2130 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20037

Sponsor: DC Public Schools (DCPS) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 23 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm
    Yes , July 3, 2026
  • Ran Jun 23 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , July 3, 2026

Site phone: (202) 645-9690

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Takoma Community Center

300 Van Buren Street NW, Washington, DC 20012

Sponsor: Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED
  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED

Site phone: (202) 576-7068

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Takoma ES

7010 Piney Branch Road NW, Washington, DC 20012

Sponsor: DC Public Schools (DCPS) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , July 3, 2026
  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm
    Yes , July 3, 2026

Site phone: (202) 671-6050

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

The Dance Institute of Washington

3400 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20010

Sponsor: Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 29 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:30am, Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED, Business License expires on 7/31 - will provide renewal before expiration to extend to 8/7
  • Ran Jun 29 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:30am, Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED, Business License expires on 7/31 - will provide renewal before expiration to extend to 8/7

Site phone: (202) 899-3842

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

The Washington Jazz Arts Institute

4704 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20011

Sponsor: Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 29 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:00pm-12:45pm
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED
  • Ran Jun 29 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:00pm-12:45pm, Supper l
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED

Site phone: (202) 744-3184

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Thomson ES

1200 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

Sponsor: DC Public Schools (DCPS) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 29 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm
    Yes , July 3, 2026
  • Ran Jun 29 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , July 3, 2026

Site phone: (202) 898-4660

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Total Family Care Coalition

1214 I St SE #12, Washington, DC 20003

Sponsor: Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:45am-9:45am, Lunch 12:45pm-1:45pm
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED
  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:45am-9:45am, Lunch 12:45pm-1:45pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED

Site phone: (202) 249-1020

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Trinidad Recreation

1310 Childress Street NE, Washington, DC 20002

Sponsor: Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 11:30am-2:00pm
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED
  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 11:30am-2:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED

Site phone: (202) 727-1293

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Truesdell ES

800 Ingraham St. NW, Washington, DC 20011

Sponsor: DC Public Schools (DCPS) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm
    Yes
  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes

Site phone: (202) 576-6202

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Truesdell ES

800 Ingraham Street NW, Washington, DC 20011

Sponsor: DC Public Schools (DCPS) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm
    Yes

Site phone: (202) 510-4119

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Tubman ES

800 Euclid St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Sponsor: DC Public Schools (DCPS) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 29 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm
    Yes , July 3, 2026
  • Ran Jun 29 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , July 3, 2026

Site phone: (202) 673-7285

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Turkey Thicket Recreation Center

1100 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20017

Sponsor: Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED
  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED

Site phone: (202) 576-9238

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Turner ES

3264 Stanton Road SE, Washington, DC 20020

Sponsor: DC Public Schools (DCPS) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 29 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm
    Yes , July 3, 2026
  • Ran Jun 29 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , July 3, 2026

Site phone: (202) 645-3470

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Victory Youth Center - Merrick Center

4275 4th St SE, Washington, DC 20032

Sponsor: Capital Area Food Bank · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 29 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm
    Yes , 7/4
  • Ran Jun 29 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , 7/4

Site phone: (202) 412-8952

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Village of Chesapeake Apartments

820 Southern Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20032

Sponsor: Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 29 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm, Afternoon snack 3:30pm-4:00pm
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED
  • Ran Jun 29 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm, Afternoon snack 3:30pm-4:00pm, Supper l
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED

Site phone: (202) 844-3169

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Walker-Jones EC

1125 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001

Sponsor: DC Public Schools (DCPS) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm
    Yes , July 3, 2026
  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , July 3, 2026

Site phone: (202) 939-5934

Eat on-site · Open with limits

Washington Latin PCS

5200 2nd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011

Sponsor: Washington Latin PCS · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:20am, Lunch 10:30am-11:55am
    Yes , July 3
  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:20am, Lunch 10:30am-11:55am, Supper b,l
    Yes , July 3
  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:20am, Morning snack `, Lunch 10:30am-11:55am, Supper b,l
    Yes , July 3

Site phone: (202) 223-1111

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Wheatley EC

1299 Neal St. NE, Washington, DC 20002

Sponsor: DC Public Schools (DCPS) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm
    Yes

Site phone: (202) 939-5970

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Woody Ward Recreation Center

5100 Southern Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20019

Sponsor: Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED
  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , Friday, July 3rd INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED

Site phone: (202) 645-3957

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

YMCA Calomiris II

1918 Allison Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018

Sponsor: Child Care Resources, Inc. · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:00am-9:00am, Lunch 11:30am-1:00pm
    Yes , 3 July 2026
  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:00am-9:00am, Lunch 11:30am-1:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , 3 July 2026

Site phone: (202) 526-4233

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

YMCA Caloramis

1906 Allison St. NE, Washington, DC 20018

Sponsor: Child Care Resources, Inc. · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:00am-9:00am, Lunch 11:30am-1:00pm
    Yes , 3 July 2026
  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:00am-9:00am, Lunch 11:30am-1:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , 3 July 2026

Site phone: (202) 526-4233

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

YWCA @ ST. Augustine

1419 V St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Sponsor: Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 29 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:15am-9:15am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm
    Yes , Independence Day Holiday - July 3rd
  • Ran Jun 29 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:15am-9:15am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm
    Yes , Independence Day Holiday - July 3rd
  • Ran Jun 29 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:15am-9:15am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm, Supper b,l
    Yes , Independence Day Holiday - July 3rd

Site phone: (202) 626-0704

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Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration Summer Meals Site Finder (public data layer), a list that local sponsors give to state agencies and states submit to USDA. Season 2026, serving dates Apr 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026, data last updated by USDA Sep 9, 2026. We show spellings, dates, days, meal times, addresses and phone numbers as published and do not check them; late changes may be missing. SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) status is from USDA's participation page, last updated Aug 14, 2026. Sites that deliver meals, closed sites and sites that are not open to the public are not listed, and Puerto Rico and the other territories are not included here. To report a wrong listing, contact your state agency. A listing is not an endorsement.