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Cincinnati, Ohio · summer 2026 (last summer)

Free Summer Meals for Kids in Cincinnati, OH

69 summer 2026 meal sites in Cincinnati, 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.

All sites (69) · Eat on-site (68) · Meals to go (1)

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

1100 Apartments

1100 Princeton Square Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45246

Sponsor: Princeton City SD · Seamless Summer Option

  • Ran Jun 11 to Jul 30, 2026, Thu: Lunch 11:15am-11:45am
  • Ran Jun 11 to Jul 30, 2026, Thu: Lunch 11:15am-12:00pm

Site phone: (513) 864-1023

Eat on-site · Open with limits

Bethel Baptist

2712 Alms Place, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Sponsor: Whole Again International Inc · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Jul 17, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm

Site phone: (513) 238-6957

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Bond Hill Public Library

1740 Langdon Farm Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 29 to Aug 18, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm, Afternoon snack 4:00pm-5:00pm

Site phone: (513) 369-4445

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Bush Center/Pool

2640 Kemper Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 8 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:30am-10:00am, Supper 5:00pm-5:30pm
  • Ran Jun 8 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:30am-10:00am, Supper 4:00pm-4:30pm
  • Ran Jun 8 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-9:30am, Supper 4:00pm-4:30pm

Site phone: (513) 281-1286

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Cheviot Public Library

3711 Robb Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 29 to Aug 18, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm

Site phone: (513) 665-2805

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Cincinnati Lifebridge Center

3494 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45229

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 9:00am-9:30am, Lunch 12:10pm-12:40pm
  • Ran Jun 8 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-9:30am, Lunch 12:10pm-12:40pm

Site phone: (513) 389-8291

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Classical Academy

7079 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 22 to Aug 10, 2026, Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun: Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm, Afternoon snack 4:00pm-5:00pm
  • Ran May 22 to Aug 10, 2026, Every day: Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm, Afternoon snack 4:00pm-5:00pm
  • Ran May 22 to Aug 10, 2026, Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun: Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm, Afternoon snack 4:00pm-5:00pm

Site phone: (513) 257-8734

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Clifton Library

3400 Brookline Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 29 to Aug 18, 2026, Mon to Sat: Lunch 11:45am-12:30pm, Afternoon snack 3:00pm-5:00pm

Site phone: (513) 665-2807

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

College Hill Branch Library

1400 W North Bend Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45224

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 29 to Aug 18, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 1:00pm-1:30pm

Site phone: (513) 369-6036

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Community Building

8 Enfield street, Cincinnati, OH 45218

Sponsor: Winton Woods · Seamless Summer Option

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm

Site phone: (513) 619-2480

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Complete Care Hartwell

8178 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45214

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 29 to Aug 18, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (283) 237-7021

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Corryville Library

2802 Short Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45219

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 29 to Aug 18, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:15pm-12:45pm
  • Ran May 29 to Aug 18, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:30pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (513) 369-6034

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Covedale Branch Cin Pub Library

4980 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45238

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 29 to Aug 18, 2026, Mon to Fri: Afternoon snack 12:00pm-1:00pm, Supper 3:00pm-4:00pm

Site phone: (513) 665-2847

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Deer Park Public Library

4020 E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 21 to Aug 17, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:30pm-1:30pm
  • Ran May 22 to Aug 17, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:30pm-1:30pm

Site phone: (513) 369-4450

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Dempsey Pool

933 hawthorne Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205

Sponsor: Creating Alternative Reasons to Excel · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 1:30pm-3:30pm
  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 1:30pm-3:30pm

Site phone: (513) 309-4041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Dunham Park

1945 Dunham Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238

Sponsor: Creating Alternative Reasons to Excel · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 1:00pm-3:00pm
  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 1:00pm-3:00pm

Site phone: (513) 815-9980

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Dunham Rec Complex

4356 Dunham Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45238

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 8 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:30am, Afternoon snack 3:30pm-4:00pm
  • Ran Jun 8 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:30am, Afternoon snack 4:00pm-5:00pm

Site phone: (513) 725-5544

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Early Childhood Center

825 Waycross Road, Cincinnati, OH 45240

Sponsor: Winton Woods · Seamless Summer Option

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 1, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:00am, Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm
  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm

Site phone: (513) 619-2480

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Eastside Rec

3950 Paxton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45209

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm

Site phone: (513) 321-9320

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Elmwood Place Library

6120 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45216

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 22 to Aug 11, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:30pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (513) 369-4452

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Endeavor Church

175 Tri County Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45246

Sponsor: Whole Again International Inc · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 20 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm

Site phone: (646) 221-3845

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Evanston Center

3204 Woodburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45207

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 8 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-9:30am, Supper 4:00pm-4:30pm

Site phone: (513) 861-9417

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Faith Temple Ministries

825 Rockdale Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jun 30, 2026, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: Lunch 12:10pm-1:10pm, Afternoon snack 2:30pm-3:00pm
  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 23, 2026, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm, Afternoon snack 2:30pm-3:00pm
  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 23, 2026, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: Lunch 12:10pm-1:10pm, Afternoon snack 2:30pm-3:00pm

Site phone: (513) 348-8073

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Forest Park Apartments

680 West Sharon Road, Cincinnati, OH 45240

Sponsor: Winton Woods · Seamless Summer Option

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm

Site phone: (513) 619-2480

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Forest Park Apartments

8 Enfield Stree, Cincinnati, OH 45240

Sponsor: Winton Woods · Seamless Summer Option

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm

Site phone: (513) 619-2480

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Forest Park Library

660 Northland Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45240

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 26 to Aug 18, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 1:30pm-2:00pm

Site phone: (513) 665-2850

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Galbraith Pointe Apartments and Townhomes

8850 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231

Sponsor: Milford Ex Vill SD · Seamless Summer Option

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:15am-11:45am

Site phone: (513) 576-2294

Meals to go · Open to all kids

Grab and Go Northwest Middle School

692 Mohawk Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45652

Sponsor: Freestore/Food Bank Inc · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 9 to Aug 11, 2026, Every day: Breakfast 9:00am-11:00am, Lunch 9:00am-11:00am

Site phone: (740) 352-6862

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Greater Mt Calvary Community Church

205 Ehrman Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (513) 557-1331

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Groesbeck Public Library

2994 W. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45239

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 22 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:30pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (513) 369-4454

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

HHMM Autumn Woods

1920 Colony Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45205

Sponsor: Freestore/Food Bank Inc · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 2 to Aug 4, 2026, Tue: Lunch 11:00am-12:00pm

Site phone: (513) 482-4507

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hirsch Recreation Center

3630 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45229

Sponsor: Creating Alternative Reasons to Excel · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 2:00pm-4:00pm
  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm

Site phone: (513) 780-4066

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Igniting the Fire

6107 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 8 to Jun 19, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:30pm-1:00pm, Afternoon snack 1:30pm-2:00pm

Site phone: (513) 344-3681

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Kids Thrive Central

7243 Eastlawn Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45237

Sponsor: Freestore/Food Bank Inc · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:00am, Lunch 11:30am-12:00pm
  • Ran Jun 1 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm

Site phone: (513) 328-3754

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Kidz R Us Childcare Center

5335 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45238

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 26 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-11:30am, Afternoon snack 3:00pm-3:45pm
  • Ran May 26 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-11:30am, Afternoon snack 2:30pm-3:00pm

Site phone: (513) 550-7932

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Lincoln Rec Center

1027 Linn St, Cincinnati, OH 45203

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 8 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 12:30pm-1:00pm
  • Ran Jun 8 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 1:00pm-1:30pm

Site phone: (513) 335-1857

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Living God Church

434 Forest Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 23, 2026, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm, Afternoon snack 2:30pm-3:00pm

Site phone: (513) 348-8073

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Locust Corner Elementary School

3431 Locust Corner Elementary School, Cincinnati, OH 45245

Sponsor: New Richmond · Seamless Summer Option

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 2, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:15am-8:45am, Lunch 10:45am-11:45am

Site phone: (513) 553-2616

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Madisonville Library

4910 Whetsel ave, Cincinnati, OH 45227

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 29 to Aug 18, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 2:00pm-2:45pm

Site phone: (513) 369-6029

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Madisonville Rec Center

5320 Stewart Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45227

Sponsor: UMC Food Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 8 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm
  • Ran Jun 8 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-9:30am, Lunch 11:45am-12:45pm

Site phone: (513) 500-2423

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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.