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Chicago, Illinois · summer 2026 (last summer)

Free Summer Meals for Kids in Chicago, IL

495 summer 2026 meal sites in Chicago, 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

Hancock College Preparatory HS

5437 W 64Th Pl, Chicago, IL 60638

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 22 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:30am-8:30am, Lunch 11:00am-12:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 535-2410

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Harriet Tubman Elem School

2851 N Seminary Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 9 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 9 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:15am, Lunch 11:00am-11:30am
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 534-5725

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Haugan Elem School

4540 N Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 22 to Aug 13, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 9:15am-9:45am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:45pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 22 to Aug 13, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 9:15am-9:45am, Lunch 10:45am-12:45pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 22 to Aug 13, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30am-9:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 534-5040

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Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy

3319 N Clifton Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 10:00am-10:30am
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jul 6 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun: Lunch 10:00am-10:30am
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 534-5550

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Hayt Elem School

1518 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Jul 25, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 7:30am-8:00am, Lunch 11:30am-12:00pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 534-2040

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Hearst Elem School

4640 S Lamon Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 22 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 9:15am-9:30am, Lunch 12:30pm-12:45pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 22 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 9:00am-9:25am, Lunch 12:30pm-12:45pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 535-2376

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Hedges Elem School

4747 S Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 22 to Jul 17, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 7:45am-8:00am, Lunch 11:30am-11:45am
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 535-7360

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Hendricks Elem Community Academy

4316 S Princeton Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Jul 17, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-8:45am, Lunch 12:15pm-12:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 535-1696

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Henry Elem School

4250 N Saint Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 22 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 534-5060

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Hernandez Middle School

3510 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60632

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 22 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30am-9:00am, Lunch 11:45am-12:45pm

Site phone: (773) 535-8850

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Herzl Elem School

3711 W Douglas Blvd, Chicago, IL 60623

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:15am-10:15am, Lunch 12:15pm-2:15pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 534-1480

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Hibbard Elem School

3244 W Ainslie St, Chicago, IL 60625

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 22 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00am-8:20am, Lunch 12:25pm-12:45pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 22 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 12:30pm-1:00pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 534-5191

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hitch Elem School

5625 N McVicker Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 22 to Jul 9, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 534-1189

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Holden Elem School

1104 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60608

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 22 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 535-7200

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Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Charter

5401 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-8:50am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:20pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 29 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 498-3355

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Horner 1815

1815 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60612

Sponsor: Greater Chicago Food Depository · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 16 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:30am, Lunch 12:30pm-2:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (312) 913-7416

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hubbard High School

6200 S Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 9 to Jun 12, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 12:30pm-1:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 9 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 9 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 12:30pm-1:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 15 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 12:30pm-1:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 535-2200

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hughes L Elem School

240 W 104th St, Chicago, IL 60628

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 22 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00am-8:15am, Lunch 12:30pm-1:00pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 22 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 12:30pm-1:00pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 22 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 7:45am-8:15am, Lunch 11:00am-12:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 535-5075

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hurley Elem School

3849 W 69th Pl, Chicago, IL 60629

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 22 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00am-8:45am, Lunch 12:30pm-1:00pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 22 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 10:30am-11:00am
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 535-2068

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hyde Park Academy High School

6220 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:45am, Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 535-0880

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

IHSCA Charter High School

2520 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 15 to Jul 23, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 15 to Jul 23, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:15am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 890-8020

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

IJLA Charter High School

2570 S Blue Island, Chicago, IL 60608

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 22 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 890-8060

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

ITW David Speer Academy

5321 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Sponsor: Noble Street Charter Schools · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (312) 505-2113

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Ickes Bridgeport

3122 S Green St, Chicago, IL 60608

Sponsor: Greater Chicago Food Depository · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 16 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:30am, Lunch 12:30pm-2:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (312) 913-7416

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Imagine Englewood If

6520 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60636

Sponsor: Greater Chicago Food Depository · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Thu: Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 22 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:30am-10:00am
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 488-6704

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Infinity Math Science Tech HS

3120 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:45am-9:00am, Lunch 11:30am-1:15pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:45am-9:00am, Lunch 11:30am-12:00pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 535-4225

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Intrinsic 2 Charter High School

79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60603

Sponsor: Intrinsic Schools · Seamless Summer Option

Ran Jun 15 to Jun 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 9:00am-9:30am, Lunch 12:15pm-12:35pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jul 1 to Jul 23, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:15am, Lunch 12:15pm-12:35pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (708) 887-2810

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Intrinsic Charter High School

4540 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 16 to Jul 22, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00am-8:20am, Lunch 12:25pm-1:00pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 16 to Jul 22, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00am-10:00am, Lunch 12:25pm-1:00pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (708) 887-2735

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

It Takes A Village Leadership Academy - Bronzeville

4930 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

Sponsor: Community Education Network · Seamless Summer Option

Ran Jun 22 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 11:30am-1:00pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 22 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm

Site phone: (312) 432-0096

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Jackson Park Field House

6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Sponsor: Chicago Park District · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm, Afternoon snack 3:00pm-3:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 256-0903

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Jahn Elem School

3149 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 9 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 10:00am-11:00am
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 9 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:45am, Lunch 10:45am-12:45pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 22 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 12:30pm-1:00pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:45am, Lunch 10:45am-12:45pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 534-5500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

James Farmer Jr. Elementary

4214 S Saint Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-9:30am, Lunch 11:00am-12:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 29 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-12:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jul 6 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-9:50am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:50pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 535-1687

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

James R Doolittle Academy

535 E 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 22 to Jul 23, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 9:00am-9:30am, Lunch 12:30pm-1:00pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 535-1040

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy

3030 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 22 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:45am-10:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 22 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:45am-9:15am, Lunch 12:30pm-1:00pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 534-6840

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Jones College Prep High School

700 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 22 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:30am-8:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 22 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:30am-8:30am, Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 534-8600

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Joplin Elem School

7931 S Honore St, Chicago, IL 60620

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 22 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 10:30am-12:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 535-3425

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Jordan Elem Community School

7414 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:15am, Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 534-2220

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Joseph Jungman STEM Magnet Elementary School

1746 S Miller St, Chicago, IL 60608

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 7 to Jul 16, 2026, Tue to Thu: Breakfast 8:10am-8:25am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:20pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 534-7375

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Juarez Community Academy HS

1450 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 9 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30am-9:00am, Lunch 10:00am-12:00pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 9 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 7:30am-8:00am, Lunch 10:30am-12:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 9 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:30am-9:30am, Lunch 11:30am-12:15pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 9 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:30am-9:30am, Lunch 10:30am-12:15pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

2 more schedules in the official data. Check the official finder.

Site phone: (773) 534-7030

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Julian High School

10330 S Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL 60643

Sponsor: Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 22 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:15am-9:00am, Lunch 11:15am-12:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 22 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:45am, Lunch 11:15am-12:30pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.
Ran Jun 22 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:45am, Lunch 11:30am-12:15pm
To confirm the meal times, please contact the site directly.

Site phone: (773) 535-5170

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USDA's 2026 map showed Illinois as participating in SUN Bucks (Summer EBT). See the Illinois details.

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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.