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Plainfield, New Jersey · summer 2026 (last summer)

Free Summer Meals for Kids in Plainfield, NJ

32 summer 2026 meal sites in Plainfield, 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

21st CCLC - Barlow

2 Farragut Road, Plainfield, NJ 07062

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

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

Site phone: (908) 731-4200

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Barack Obama Green Charter School

35 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Sponsor: Community FoodBank of New Jersey · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Lunch 11:25a.m.-1:25p.m.
Closed on July 4
Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
Closed on July 4; Barack Obama Green Charter School is stopping breakfast and switching to lunch only starting 7/13
Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
Closed on July 4
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; Barack Obama Green Charter School is stopping breakfast and switching to lunch only starting 7/13

Site phone: (908) 251-6461

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Barlow Elementary School

2 Farragut Road, Plainfield, NJ 07062

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 21, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:15a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 731-4300

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Boys and Girls Club Plainfield

165 East Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 822-8672

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School

730 Central St, Plainfield, NJ 07062

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 21, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:15a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 731-4200

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Clinton Elementary School - ESY

1302 West 4th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07063

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

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

Site phone: (908) 731-4200

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

College Achieve Central Charter School (South Ave. Campus)

1225 South Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-8:30a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (646) 689-6703

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

College Achieve Charter School (Emerson Campus)

365 Emerson Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07062

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-8:45a.m., Lunch 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4
Ran Jun 29 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-8:30a.m., Lunch 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (646) 689-6703

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Covenant Community Freedom School

225 East 7th St., Plainfield, NJ 07060

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 13 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

Site phone: (908) 226-0223

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Covenant Community Freedom School

950 Park Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4
Ran Jul 6 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 226-0223

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Cresthaven Academy Charter School

530 West 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-8:30a.m., Morning snack 11:00a.m.-11:30a.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 894-2029

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Emerson Community School

305 Emerson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 21, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:15a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 731-4200

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hannah Atkins Pool

508-52 West 3rd Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Aug 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Afternoon snack 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m., Supper 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 753-3096

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

House of Prayer Church of God in Christ

641 S 2nd St., Plainfield, NJ 07060

Sponsor: New Hope ETC · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 28 to Aug 23, 2026, Sun: Lunch 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 361-4267

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hub Stine Sports Complex

1410 Randolph Rd., Plainfield, NJ 07060

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 1 to Aug 28, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 731-5482

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hub Stine Summer Sports

1410 Randolph Rd., Plainfield, NJ 07060

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 1 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Afternoon snack 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m., Supper 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 731-4352

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hubbard Middle School

661 West 8th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 21, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:15a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 731-4200

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Jefferson Elementary

1750 West Front Street, Plainfield, NJ 07063, Plainfield, NJ 07063

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 21, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:15a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 731-4200

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Jump & Learn LLC

360 Leland Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 28, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (973) 280-9440

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Maxson Middle School

920 East 7th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07062

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 21, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:15a.m.-9:15a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Closed on July 4
Ran Jun 29 to Jul 21, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:15a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 731-4200

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Maxson Summer Sports

920 East 7th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07062

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 1 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Afternoon snack 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m., Supper 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 731-5428

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

PHS Summer School

950 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 1 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Closed on July 4
Ran Jul 1 to Aug 28, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:15a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 605-0932

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

PHS Summer Sports

950 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 1 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Afternoon snack 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m., Supper 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 731-5428

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Plainfield Community Outreach VIP

1049 Central Ave., Plainfield, NJ 07060

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 30 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-1:30p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 405-7104

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Queen City Academy Charter School

815 W 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07063

Sponsor: Community FoodBank of New Jersey · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m., Lunch 11:35a.m.-1:35p.m.
Closed on July 4
Ran Jul 6 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 753-4700

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Queen City Mentoring (Police Academy)

1700 West Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07063

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 13 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:30a.m.-10:30a.m., Lunch 12:30p.m.-1:30p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 878-1992

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Queen City Mentoring (Police Academy)

730 Central Street, Plainfield, NJ 07062

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 13 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:30a.m.-10:30a.m., Lunch 12:30p.m.-1:30p.m.
Closed on July 4
Ran Jul 13 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:30a.m.-10:30a.m., Lunch 12:30p.m.-1:30p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 878-1992

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Rushmore Playground

1401 - 1503 West 3rd Street, Plainfield, NJ 07063

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Aug 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Afternoon snack 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m., Supper 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 753-3096

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Seidler Field

700-1499 North Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Aug 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Afternoon snack 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m., Supper 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 753-3096

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

UC Teams Charter High School

513 West 6th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-8:30a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4
Ran Jul 6 to Aug 13, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-8:30a.m., Lunch 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4
Ran Jul 6 to Aug 13, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00a.m.-8:30a.m., Lunch 11:45a.m.-1:00p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 941-5910

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Washington Community Elementary

427 Darrow Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 21, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30a.m.-9:15a.m., Lunch 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Closed on July 4

Site phone: (908) 731-4200

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

YMCA/Camp Rise

1049 Central Ave., Plainfield, NJ 07060

Sponsor: Plainfield Board of Education · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 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: (908) 477-9709

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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.