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New Bedford, Massachusetts · summer 2026 (last summer)

Free Summer Meals for Kids in New Bedford, MA

32 summer 2026 meal sites in New Bedford, 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

Abraham Lincoln Elementary Community Sit (sf-318-012)

445 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 09:00am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 997-4511

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Ashley Elementary School Community Site (sf-318-089)

122 Rochambeau Street, New Bedford, MA 02745

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 997-4511

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Ashley Park (sf-53-021)

344 Rivet St., New Bedford, MA 02744

Sponsor: New Bedford Recreation Dept. (03-201-SF-53) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 26 to Aug 21, 2026, Tue, Thu, Fri: Supper 04:45pm-06:30pm
  • Ran Jun 26 to Aug 21, 2026, Tue, Thu: Supper 04:45pm-06:30pm

Site phone: (508) 961-3015

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Betsey Winslow Elementary School Communi (SF-318-075)

561 Allen street, New Bedford, MA 02740

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 999-0489

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Brooks Elementary Community (SF-318-083)

212 Nemasket Street, New Bedford, MA 02740

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 08:00am-09:00am, Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 997-4511

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Buttonwood Park Zoo-Kindergarten Kickoff (SF-53-254)

1 Oneida St., New Bedford, MA 02740

Sponsor: New Bedford Recreation Dept. (03-201-SF-53) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Aug 20, 2026, Thu: Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 961-3015

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Campbell Elementary School (SF-318-056)

145 Essex Street, New Bedford, MA 02745

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 997-4511

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Carlos Pacheco Community Site (SF-318-095)

261 Mt Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA 02746

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm
  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 997-4511

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Carney Academy Elementary Community Site (sf-318-017)

247 Elm Street, New Bedford, MA 02740

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 997-4511

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Community Gardens at Riverside (SF-53-247)

181 Hillman St Bld 3, New Bedford, MA 02740

Sponsor: New Bedford Recreation Dept. (03-201-SF-53) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Tue, Thu: Supper 04:15pm-06:30pm

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Culinary & Nutrition Center Summer Celeb (SF-318-107)

453 North street, Catherine Henriques, New bedford, MA 02740

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Aug 21, 2026, Fri: Supper 04:00pm-06:00pm

Site phone: (508) 961-8040

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Custom House Square Park (SF-318-100)

21 Barkers Ln, New Bedford, MA 02740

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 997-4511

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Fort Taber Playground (SF-318-064)

1000c S Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 961-8040

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Gomes Elementary School Playground (sf-318-021)

286 South Second Street, New Bedford, MA 02740

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 09:00am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 997-4511

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Harrington Park (sf-53-206)

256 Court St. New Bedford MA 02740, New Bedford, MA 02740

Sponsor: New Bedford Recreation Dept. (03-201-SF-53) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:15am-01:30pm

Site phone: (508) 961-3015

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Haskell Gardens (SF-318-098)

787 Shawmut Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:00pm-02:00pm

Site phone: (508) 617-7636

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hayden Mcfadden Elementary School Playgr (sf-318-026)

361 Cedar Grove Street, New Bedford, MA 02746

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm
  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 997-4511

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hazelwood Park (sf-53-220)

533 Brock Ave, New Bedford, MA 02744

Sponsor: New Bedford Recreation Dept. (03-201-SF-53) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:15am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 961-3015

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

JACOBS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Playground COMM (SF-318-023)

47 Emery Street, New Bedford Public Schools, New Bedford, MA 02744

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 08:30am-09:30am, Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 997-4511

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

JOHN PARKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Community (SF-318-029)

705 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 08:30am-09:30am, Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 997-4511

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Jacobs Elementary School Community Site (sf-318-023)

47 Emery Street, New Bedford Public Schools, New Bedford, MA 02744

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 08:00am-09:00am, Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 997-4511

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

John Parker Elementary School (sf-318-029)

705 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 997-4511

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Keith Middle School Community Site (sf-318-101)

225 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02740

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 997-4511

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Montes Playground (sf-53-062)

211 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, MA 02740

Sponsor: New Bedford Recreation Dept. (03-201-SF-53) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon, Wed, Fri: Lunch 12:45pm-02:00pm
  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Tue, Thu: Supper 05:30pm-06:45pm

Site phone: (508) 961-3015

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

New Bedford High School Community Site (sf-318-043)

230 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02740

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm
  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 997-4511

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Our Sisters (SF-318-096)

145 Brownell Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 08:00am-09:30am, Lunch 11:00am-12:30pm

Site phone: (508) 997-4511

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

PACE Food Pantry (SF-53-250)

477 Park St, New Bedford, MA 02740

Sponsor: New Bedford Recreation Dept. (03-201-SF-53) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Thu: Lunch 12:45am-01:45pm

Site phone: (508) 961-3015

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Pulaski Elementary School Community Site (sf-318-030)

1097 Braley Road, New Bedford Public Schools, New Bedford, MA 02745

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 09:00am-10:00am, Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 997-4511

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Ricketson Nature Center (SF-53-246)

Irvington St and Concord St, Specifically at the Ricketson Nature Cen, New Bedford, MA 02745

Sponsor: New Bedford Recreation Dept. (03-201-SF-53) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:15am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 961-3015

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Riverside Playground (sf-53-022)

394 Belleville Ave., New Bedford, MA 02746

Sponsor: New Bedford Recreation Dept. (03-201-SF-53) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:15am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 961-3015

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Rodman Elementary School Community Site (sf-318-090)

497 Mill Street, New Bedford, MA 02740

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 1 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-01:00pm

Site phone: (508) 997-4511

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Smooth Sailing Into Kindergarten @ Butto (SF-318-099)

425 Hawthorn St, New Bedford, MA 02740

Sponsor: New Bedford Public Schools (03-201-SF-318) · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Aug 20, 2026, Thu: Breakfast 08:30am-09:30am

Site phone: (508) 997-4511

SUN Bucks in Massachusetts

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