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Charlotte, North Carolina · summer 2026 (last summer)

Free Summer Meals for Kids in Charlotte, NC

128 summer 2026 meal sites in Charlotte, 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

A1 Leadership Camp

3301 Tennessee Ave, Charlotte, NC 28216

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 6, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30am-9:15am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:45pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Albemarle Road Middle

6900 Democracy Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 13 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 7:30am-8:00am, Lunch 10:30am-11:30am

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Albemarle Road Recreation Center

5027 North Idlewild Road, Charlotte, NC 28227

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm
  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Alexander Graham Middle-1

1800 Runnymede Lane, Charlotte, NC 28211

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 7:30am-8:00am, Lunch 10:30am-11:30am

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Allenbrook Elementary

1430 Allenbrook Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:45am-9:15am, Lunch 11:45am-12:30pm
  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 11:45am-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Arbor Glen Recreation Center

1520 Clanton Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:15am-9:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Ascent Pineville Community Center

10518 Kettering Drive, Unit 702, Charlotte, NC 28226

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 6, 2026, Mon, Thu: Lunch 11:30am-12:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Ashley Park Pre K-8 School

2401 Belfast Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 11:45am-12:15pm
  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 11:45am-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Ballantyne Ridge High

4004 Toringdon Way, Charlotte, NC 28277

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 6, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 7:00am-8:00am, Lunch 11:00am-12:30pm
  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 6, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 7:00am-8:00am, Lunch 10:30am-12:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Beatties Ford Road Vocational Trade Center

1406 Betties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:30am-10:00am, Lunch 12:30pm-1:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Berewick Recreation Center

5910 Dixie River Road, Charlotte, NC 28278

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm
  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:45am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Berryhill School

10501 Windy Grove Road, Charlotte, NC 28278

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

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

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Bette Rae Thomas Rec Center

2921 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC 28208

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Boys & Girls Club (Albemarle MS)

6900 Democracy Dr, Charlotte, NC 28212

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

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

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Boys & Girls Club (Northridge MS)

7601 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28215

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

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

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Briarwood Academic

1001 Wilann Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Jul 23, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30am-9:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Brownstone Signature Events

10132 Harrisburg Road, Charlotte, NC 28215

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm
  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 11:00am-12:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Bruns Academy

501 S. Bruns Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28208

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 7:45am-8:15am, Lunch 11:45am-12:15pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Charles H. Parker Academic Center

1546 Walton Road, Charlotte, NC 28208

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Charlotte East Language Academy

6108 Wilora Lake Road, Charlotte, NC 28212

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 7:00am-8:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Charlotte Mecklenburg Academy

5833 Millhaven Lane, Charlotte, NC 28269

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 11:00am-12:30pm
  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 7:30am-8:00am, Lunch 10:30am-11:30am

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Charlotte Woods Apts. Community Center

1116 Scaleybard Road, Lower Level, Charlotte, NC 28209

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 17 to Aug 5, 2026, Wed: Lunch 11:30am-12:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Charlotte Youth Sports

7601 Plaza Road, Charlotte, NC 28215

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:45am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:45pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Christ the King Church

13501 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28278

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22, 2026, Mon: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Church Unlimited

7561 Orr Rd, Suite B, Charlotte, NC 28213

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:00am, Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Creative Mind's Childrens Place Educational Center

1940 Donald Ross Rd., Charlotte, NC 28208

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:15am, Lunch 12:30pm-1:00pm
  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:45am-9:15am, Lunch 12:30pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Croft Community School

4911 Hucks Road, Charlotte, NC 28269

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Derita Presbyterian Church

2230 W Sugar Creek Ed, Charlotte, NC 28262

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Aug 6, 2026, Thu: Breakfast 7:30am-8:15am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Druid Hills Academy

2801 Lucena St, Charlotte, NC 28206

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:45am-9:15am, Lunch 11:45am-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Dynamic Learning Center

237 Mt Holly Huntersville Rd, suite 220, Charlotte, NC 28214

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:15am-8:45am, Lunch 11:45am-12:15pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

East Mecklenburg High

6800 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Jun 25, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 7:45am-8:15am, Lunch 11:30am-12:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Eastway Regional Recreation Center

3150 Eastway Park Dr, Charlotte, NC 28213

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:45am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm
  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:15am-9:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Enlighten Legacy Learning Center

2025 Bentley Place, Charlotte, NC 28205

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:15am-9:45am, Lunch 12:15pm-12:45pm

Site phone: (980) 343-3461

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Esperanza Global Academy

5932 Farm Pond Lane, Charlotte, NC 28212

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

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

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Faith Memorial Baptist Church

211 Lakewood Ave, Charlotte, NC 28208

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:15am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:45pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Flourish Foundation Project

6248-H Brookshire Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28216

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:15am-8:45am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:45pm
  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-9:30am, Lunch 12:30pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Freedom School-Christ Lutheran

4519 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Freedom School-The Grove

5735 E WT Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28215

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:45am, Lunch 11:45am-12:30pm
  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:45am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Freedom School-University City

3835 W WT Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28269

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 11:45am-12:30pm
  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Garinger High

1100 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 13 to Jul 23, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 7:00am-8:00am, Lunch 10:30am-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

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