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Newark, New Jersey · summer 2026 (last summer)

Free Summer Meals for Kids in Newark, NJ

168 summer 2026 meal sites in Newark, 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

First Avenue School

214 First Ave., Newark, NJ 07107

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 268-5240

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Future Scholars Summer Camp

90 West Peddie Street, Newark, NJ 07112

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Aug 28, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4; Site closes on July 3rd.

Site phone: (973) 732-0777

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

G.W. Carver

333 Clinton Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108

Sponsor: Newark Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4; The site will be open for 20 days from July 6th to July 31st , and again for 5 days from August 3rd to August 7th.
Ran Jul 6 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 11:15a.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4; The site will be open for 20 days from July 6th to July 31st , and again for 5 days from August 3rd to August 7th.PSD students will eat breakfast and lunch in the classroom, 4 classes/ 46 students. ESY students will eat lunch at 11:15am

Site phone: (973) 733-7170

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Gateway Academy

534 Clinton Ave., Newark, NJ 07108

Sponsor: New Hope ETC · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 380-2268

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Gateway Academy Elementary/Middle school

534 Clinton Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:45a.m.-8:45a.m., Lunch 11:45a.m.-1:45p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 556-7070

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Gateway Academy High School

534 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 17, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:30a.m.-8:30a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 622-1790

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

George Washington Carver School

333 Clinton Place, Newark, NJ 07112

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 556-8121

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Georgia King Village

250 Georgia King Village ( Littleton Ave.), Newark, NJ 07107

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m., Lunch 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
Closed on July 4; Site closes on July 3rd.
Ran Jul 21 to Aug 19, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m., Lunch 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
Closed on July 4; Site closes on July 3rd.
Ran Jul 21 to Aug 28, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m., Lunch 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
Closed on July 4; Site closes on July 3rd.

Site phone: (973) 477-6403

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Grace Temple Baptist Church

185 16th Ave., Newark, NJ 07103

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4; Site closes on July 3rd.
Ran Jun 29 to Aug 28, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4; Site closes on July 3rd.

Site phone: (973) 642-7512

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Grace West Manor

301 Irvine Turner Blvd., Newark, NJ 07108

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Aug 27, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4
Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 824-5593

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Great Oaks Legacy Charter

17 Crawford St, Newark, NJ 07102

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4
Ran Jul 6 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4
Ran Jul 6 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (862) 228-5058

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Great Oaks Legacy Charter

823 South 16th Street, Newark, NJ 07108

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (718) 926-0972

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hayes West Center

179 Boyd Street, Newark, NJ 07108

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 733-3959

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Humanity Baptist Church

235 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103

Sponsor: New Hope ETC · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 30, 2026, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-12:30p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 214-9479

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Humanity Baptist Church @ New Horizon

4559 Hayes Street, Newark, NJ 07103

Sponsor: New Hope ETC · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 30, 2026, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-12:30p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 214-9479

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hyatt Court (Center of Hope)

11 Hawkins Court, Newark, NJ 07105

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4; Site closes on July 3rd.
Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4; Site closes on July 3rd.

Site phone: (973) 799-2990

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

International Youth Organization

703 So. 12th Street, Newark, NJ 07103

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Jul 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4
Ran Jul 6 to Aug 28, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 641-2094

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

JFK

311 South 10th Street, Newark, NJ 07103

Sponsor: Newark Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 733-7170

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

JFK Recreation Center

211 West Kinney Street, Newark, NJ 07103

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 733-5483

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Joseph P. Bradley

78 North Munn Ave, Newark, NJ 07106

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Aug 28, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4; Site closes on July 3rd.
Ran Jul 6 to Aug 28, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4; Site closes on July 3rd.

Site phone: (973) 289-3982

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

KIPP LAB High School

18 Norfolk St, Newark, NJ 07103

Sponsor: TEAM Academy Charter School · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 1 to Jul 23, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 11:15a.m.-12:40p.m.
Closed on July 4
Ran Jul 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 11:45a.m.-12:45p.m.
Closed on July 4
Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 11:15a.m.-12:40p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (201) 705-3166

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Kemco

93 7th Ave., Newark, NJ 07104

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 368-8858

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Kiddie Kare

173-229 Norfolk St, Newark, NJ 07103

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Aug 28, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4
Ran Jun 29 to Aug 28, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4
Ran Jun 29 to Aug 28, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4
Ran Jun 29 to Aug 28, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

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Site phone: (862) 240-1009

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Kidz at Play Recreation CS II

176 Avon Ave., Newark, NJ 07108

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4; Site closes on July 3rd.

Site phone: (973) 302-6417

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Lead Charter School

200 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 6, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (862) 772-1724

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Lead Charter School

201 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07103

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (862) 772-1724

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Leaders 4 Life, Inc.

84 Clinton Place, Newark, NJ 07108

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4; Site closes on July 3rd.

Site phone: (973) 855-4950

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Link Community Charter School

230 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102

Sponsor: Link Community Charter School · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 1 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:15a.m.-9:15a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 642-0529

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Louise A . Spencer

66 Muhammad Ali Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108

Sponsor: Newark Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
Closed on July 4; The site will be open for 20 days from July 6th to July 31st , and again for 5 days from August 3rd to August 7th.
Ran Jul 6 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:15a.m.-9:15a.m., Lunch 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4; The site will be open for 20 days from July 6th to July 31st , and again for 5 days from August 3rd to August 7th. ESY & K ready students will eat breakfast and lunch in the classroom. Student in grades 3-8 will pick up a bag breakfast

Site phone: (973) 733-8242

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Louise A Spencer School

66 Muhammad Ali Ave, Newark, NJ 07108

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 733-6931

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

M X Shabazz

80 Johnson Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108

Sponsor: Newark Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 28, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4; The site will be open for 22 days from July 6th to July 31st , and again for 10 days from August 3rd to August 7th and August 24th to August 28th

Site phone: (973) 733-7170

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Ma'at Youth Sports

223 - 241 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07103

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m., Lunch 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (862) 283-9917

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Ma'at Youth Sports

59-61 Clifton Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 13 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m., Lunch 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (862) 283-9917

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Maria L Varisco-Rodgers

243 Woodside Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 14 to Jul 23, 2026, Tue, Thu: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 481-9001

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Marion P Thomas (San Kofe Academy)

88 Shipman St., Newark, NJ 07102

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4
Ran Jun 29 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (862) 373-3228

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Marion P Thomas CS

125 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07103

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
Closed on July 4; Site closes on July 3rd.
Ran Jun 29 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
Closed on July 4; Site closes on July 3rd.

Site phone: (973) 621-0060

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Marion P Thomas CS

28 Burnet Street, Newark, NJ 07102

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
Closed on July 4; Site closes on July 3rd.
Ran Jun 29 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
Closed on July 4; Site closes on July 3rd.

Site phone: (973) 621-0060

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

McKinley

1 Colonade Place, Newark, NJ 07104

Sponsor: Newark Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:45a.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4; The site will be open for 20 days from July 6th to July 31st , and again for 5 days from August 3rd to August 7th.

Site phone: (973) 733-7170

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

McKinley Street School

1 Colonnade Place, Newark, NJ 07104

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 268-5270

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Mi Ranchita Social Club

172 Thomas Street 2nd fl., Newark, NJ 07114

Sponsor: City of Newark (SuNup) · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
Closed on July 4; Site closes on July 3rd.

Site phone: (973) 342-2565

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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.