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Paterson, New Jersey · summer 2026 (last summer)

Free Summer Meals for Kids in Paterson, NJ

45 summer 2026 meal sites in Paterson, 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

Buckley Park-Recreation

400 Chamberlain Ave.-Chamberlain & Redwood, Paterson, NJ 07502

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:30p.m.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4
  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 866-8859

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

College Achieve - Colt St.

5 Colt St, Paterson, NJ 07505

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 7:45a.m.-8:45a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 452-8545

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

College Achieve - Ellison St.

137 Ellison St., Paterson, NJ 07505

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:15a.m.-9:15a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4
  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:15a.m.-9:15a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 452-8545

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

College Achieve - Market St.

21 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07501

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 10:30a.m.-12:00p.m.
    Closed on July 4
  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 10:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 452-8545

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Community Charter School

75 Spruce St, Paterson, NJ 07501

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 10:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4
  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 7:30a.m.-8:30a.m., Lunch 10:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 710-2712

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Community Site - Oasis

59 Mill St., Paterson, NJ 07501

Sponsor: Oasis - A Haven for Women and Children · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Sep 4, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:15a.m.-8:45a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-12:55p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 881-8307

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Dr. Hani Awadallah School

515 Marshall St, Paterson, NJ 07503

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:00a.m.-12:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 321-0677

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Eastside High School

150 Park Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:30p.m.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4
  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:30p.m.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4
  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 27, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-9:45a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (201) 259-0521

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Eastside Park (Lower Field)-Recreation

817 14th Ave., Paterson, NJ 07504

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:30p.m.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 818-3142

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Eastside Park (Upper Field)-Recreation

817 14th Ave, Paterson, NJ 07504

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:30p.m.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 851-3704

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Gilmore Christian Academy

131 Haledon Ave., Paterson, NJ 07522

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:30p.m.-2:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 790-9400

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

International High School

200 Grand Street, Paterson, NJ 07501

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 6, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-9:45a.m., Lunch 1:00p.m.-1:45p.m.
    Closed on July 4
  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (862) 257-0251

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

JFK High School

61-127 Preakness Ave., Paterson, NJ 07522

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 13, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4
  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (862) 257-0251

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Joseph A Taub Middle School

202 Union, Paterson, NJ 07502

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4
  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 818-3142

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

MLK-Recreation Books and Balls

851 East 28th Street, Paterson, NJ 07513

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · 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.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4
  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 11:15a.m.-1:15p.m.
    Closed on July 4
  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 460-1175

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

New Roberto Clemente-Recreation Books and Balls

482-506 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07501

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:30p.m.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 321-1313

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Newcomers HS

151 Ellison Street, Paterson, NJ 07505

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 13, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 10:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4
  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 20, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-8:45a.m., Lunch 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 321-0571

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

PCSST 4-7 Campus

276 Wabash Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07503

Sponsor: Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 17, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:00a.m.-12:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (201) 364-1131

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Paterson Arts and Science Charter School

30 Michigan Ave, Paterson, NJ 07503

Sponsor: Passaic Arts and Science Charter School · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Aug 3 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (862) 257-3445

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Paterson Arts and Science Charter School

88 Danforth Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501

Sponsor: Passaic Arts and Science Charter School · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Aug 3 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (862) 385-2150

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Paterson Arts and Science Charter School Paterson

88 Danforth Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501

Sponsor: Passaic Arts and Science Charter School · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Aug 3 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (862) 385-2150

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Paterson Arts and Science Charter School-Girl Goals

225 Grand Street, Paterson, NJ 07501

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-12:00p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 573-0890

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Paterson P-Tech

201 Memorial Drive, Paterson, NJ 07505

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 28, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 321-1000

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Pennington Park

372 McBride Ave (Corner of McBride and Murray), Paterson, NJ 07501

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:30p.m.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4
  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 12:30p.m.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 866-8859

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Philip's Academy

124 Madison Ave,, Paterson, NJ 07524

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m.
    Closed on July 4
  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:45a.m.-9:45a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 247-8920

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Roberto Clemente Park-Recreation

348 Market St.-Corner of Market and Carroll Street, Paterson, NJ 07501

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:30p.m.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4
  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (862) 264-0346

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Roberto Clemente School

434 Rosa Parks Blvd, Paterson, NJ 07501

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 321-0950

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Rosa Parks High School-Recreation Performing Arts Camp

432 12th Ave., Paterson, NJ 07514

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:30p.m.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4
  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 572-5725

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

STEAM High School (Old Paterson Catholic)

764 11th Ave., Paterson, NJ 07514

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · 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.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (862) 257-0251

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

School #13

690 East 23rd Street, Paterson, NJ 07504

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:30p.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.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (862) 257-0251

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

School #15

98 Oak Street, Paterson, NJ 07501

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 23, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-8:30a.m., Lunch 12:15p.m.-12:45p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 321-1000

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

School #16

11 22nd Ave, Paterson, NJ 07513

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:20a.m.-9:20a.m., Lunch 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
    Closed on July 4
  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4
  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:00a.m.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4
  • Ran Jul 6 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 phone: (862) 257-0251

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

School #18

51 East 18th St, Paterson, NJ 07524

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 1:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (646) 441-0059

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

School #2

22 Passaic Street, Paterson, NJ 07501

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4
  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 20, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (862) 257-0251

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

School #24

50 19th Ave, Paterson, NJ 07513

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · 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
  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:15a.m.-9:15a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 321-1000

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

School #25

287 Trenton Ave, Paterson, NJ 07503

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:15a.m.-9:15a.m., Lunch 12:30p.m.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (551) 204-4180

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

School #25 PLAYGROUND-Recreation

287 Trenton Ave, Paterson, NJ 07503

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:30p.m.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (551) 204-4180

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

School #26

1 East 32nd Street, Paterson, NJ 07514

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:30p.m.-2:00p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 321-1313

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

School #26-Recreation Summer Slam

1 East 32nd Street, Paterson, NJ 07514

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:30p.m.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 321-1313

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

School #27

250 Richmond Ave., Paterson, NJ 07502

Sponsor: Paterson Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 11:15a.m.-1:15p.m.
    Closed on July 4
  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 12:30p.m.-1:30p.m.
    Closed on July 4

Site phone: (862) 257-0251

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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.