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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · summer 2026 (last summer)

Free Summer Meals for Kids in Philadelphia, PA

598 summer 2026 meal sites in Philadelphia, 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

Simons Recreation Center

7200 Woolston Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19138

Sponsor: Philadelphia Department of Recreation · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm, Afternoon snack 3:00pm-4:00pm

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Simpson Recreation Center

1010 Arrot St., Philadelphia, PA 19124

Sponsor: Philadelphia Department of Recreation · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 1:00pm-3:00pm
Ran Jul 6 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Afternoon snack 2:30pm-3:30pm

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Simpson Recreation Center (Lunch)

1010 Arrot St., Philadelphia, PA 19124

Sponsor: Philadelphia Department of Recreation · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Aug 3 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Skies the Limit Preschool

1346 N 27th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

Sponsor: Archdiocese of Philadelphia · Seamless Summer Option

Ran Jun 29 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (215) 895-3470

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Smith Memorial Playground (East Fairmount Park)

3500 Reservoir Dr., Philadelphia, PA 19121

Sponsor: Philadelphia Department of Recreation · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Smith Playground

2100 S. 24th St., Philadelphia, PA 19145

Sponsor: Philadelphia Department of Recreation · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Snider Hockey @ Univ. of Penn Class of 1923

3130 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Sponsor: Archdiocese of Philadelphia · Seamless Summer Option

Ran Jun 22 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm

Site phone: (215) 895-3470

Eat on-site · Open with limits

South Philadelphia Boys and Girls Club

2433 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145

Sponsor: Caring People Alliance · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:30am-10:30am, Morning snack 12:30pm-1:30pm

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Sports & Learning Camp/ Papa Playground

6839 Lansdowne Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19151

Sponsor: Philadelphia Department of Recreation · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:45am-9:45am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Spring Garden

700 Green Street, Community Center, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Sponsor: Philadelphia Housing Authority · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 15 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-11:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Squash Smarts the Lenfest Center

3890 N 10th Street- 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Sponsor: Archdiocese of Philadelphia · Seamless Summer Option

Ran Jun 29 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm

Site phone: (215) 895-3470

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Squashsmart West

25 North 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Sponsor: Archdiocese of Philadelphia · Seamless Summer Option

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm
Ran Jun 29 to Aug 6, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm
Ran Jun 29 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm

Site phone: (215) 895-3470

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

St Athanasius Immaculate Con

7100 Cedar Park Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138

Sponsor: Archdiocese of Philadelphia · Seamless Summer Option

Ran Jun 15 to Jul 9, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 7:15am-8:15am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm

Site phone: (215) 895-3470

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

St Barnabas

6334 Buist Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142

Sponsor: Archdiocese of Philadelphia · Seamless Summer Option

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

Site phone: (215) 895-3470

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

St Thomas Aquinas School 226519382

1800 Morris St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

Sponsor: Archdiocese of Philadelphia · Seamless Summer Option

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:45am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:45pm

Site phone: (215) 895-3470

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

St. Christoper's Hospital for Children

160 E Erie Ave, Cener for the Urban Child, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Sponsor: Archdiocese of Philadelphia · Seamless Summer Option

Ran Jun 16 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 10:30am-12:30pm

Site phone: (215) 895-3470

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

St. James Episcopal Church

6838 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142

Sponsor: Archdiocese of Philadelphia · Seamless Summer Option

Ran Jul 7 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm
Ran Jul 7 to Jul 31, 2026, Tue to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm

Site phone: (215) 895-3470

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

St. Lukes Episcopal Church (Camp Barnabas)

5421 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Sponsor: Archdiocese of Philadelphia · Seamless Summer Option

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm
Ran Jun 29 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 11:00am-12:00pm

Site phone: (215) 872-2184

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

St. Malachy OST

1012 W Thompson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122

Sponsor: Archdiocese of Philadelphia · Seamless Summer Option

Ran Jul 1 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:15am-8:45am, Lunch 12:15pm-12:45pm

Site phone: (215) 895-3470

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Starr Garden Playground

600 Lombard St., Philadelphia, PA 19147

Sponsor: Philadelphia Department of Recreation · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Stenton Avenue Feeding Site

4901 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Sponsor: Archdiocese of Philadelphia · Seamless Summer Option

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 10, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm
Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm

Site phone: (215) 895-3470

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Stenton Family Manor

1300 E. Tulpehocken St., Philadelphia, PA 19138

Sponsor: Philadelphia Department of Recreation · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 15 to Jun 22, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm, Afternoon snack 3:00pm-4:00pm
Ran Jun 15 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm, Afternoon snack 3:00pm-4:00pm

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Stenton Park Recreation Center

4600 N. 16th St., Philadelphia, PA 19140

Sponsor: Philadelphia Department of Recreation · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Sturgis Playground

220 W 65th St, Philadelphia, PA 19126

Sponsor: Philadelphia Department of Recreation · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:30am-10:30am, Lunch 12:30pm-2:30pm
Ran Jul 6 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 12:30pm-2:30pm

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Sunshine Youth Activity Center – 5th Street

1108 S. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Sponsor: Archdiocese of Philadelphia · Seamless Summer Option

Ran Jun 22 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm
Ran Jun 22 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm

Site phone: (215) 895-3470

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Sunshine Youth Activity Center – Frankford

7755 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136

Sponsor: Archdiocese of Philadelphia · Seamless Summer Option

Ran Jun 22 to Jun 25, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm
Ran Jun 22 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (215) 895-3470

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

TECH Freire CS

2221 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19132

Sponsor: Archdiocese of Philadelphia · Seamless Summer Option

Ran Jun 30 to Jul 23, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:50am-9:20am, Lunch 11:50am-12:45pm

Site phone: (215) 895-3470

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Tarken Recreation Center

6250 Frontenac St., Philadelphia, PA 19111

Sponsor: Philadelphia Department of Recreation · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Cafeteria

3401 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Sponsor: Archdiocese of Philadelphia · Seamless Summer Option

Ran Jun 15 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 6:30am-10:00am, Lunch 10:00am-5:00pm
Ran Jun 15 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 6:30am-10:00am, Lunch 10:00am-5:00pm, Supper 5:00pm-3:30am

Site phone: (215) 895-3470

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

The Common Place (Summer Program)

5736 Chester Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19143

Sponsor: Philadelphia Department of Recreation · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 22 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-10:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

The House of Faith Baptist Church

4500 N 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Sponsor: Archdiocese of Philadelphia · Seamless Summer Option

Ran Jul 20 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Supper 6:30pm-7:00pm

Site phone: (215) 895-3470

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

The Lighthouse Inc: The Lighthouse Sports & Entertainment Complex

199 East Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124

Sponsor: Philadelphia Department of Recreation · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm, Afternoon snack 3:00pm-4:00pm

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

The Simple Way

3200 Potter St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Sponsor: Archdiocese of Philadelphia · Seamless Summer Option

Ran Jun 15 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:30am-1:00pm

Site phone: (215) 895-3470

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

The Village of Arts and Humanities

2544 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133

Sponsor: Archdiocese of Philadelphia · Seamless Summer Option

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 13, 2026, Mon to Thu: Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (215) 895-3470

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

The Why Project

602 S 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Sponsor: It Takes A Village To Feed One Child · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:15am-9:45am, Lunch 12:15pm-1:15pm

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Third Eternal Baptist Church

5372 Chew Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138

Sponsor: Archdiocese of Philadelphia · Seamless Summer Option

Ran Jun 22 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm
Ran Jun 22 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (215) 895-3470

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Thomas Center for Learning and Physical Literacy Development

800 E Tulpehocken St., Philadelphia, PA 19138

Sponsor: Philadelphia Department of Recreation · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 6, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm, Afternoon snack 2:00pm-3:00pm
Ran Jul 6 to Aug 6, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm, Afternoon snack 3:00pm-4:00pm

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Torresdale Recreation Center

9550 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114

Sponsor: Philadelphia Department of Recreation · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:30am-10:30am, Afternoon snack 1:30pm-2:30pm

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Tot-Lot 2000 N. 29 Th Street

2010 N. 29th St., Philadelphia, PA 19121

Sponsor: Philadelphia Department of Recreation · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 15 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm, Afternoon snack 2:00pm-3:00pm

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Towey Playground

1832 N. Howard St., 147 W. MAster St. 19134, Philadelphia, PA 19122

Sponsor: Philadelphia Department of Recreation · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 6 to Aug 14, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:05am-10:05am, Lunch 12:15pm-2:15pm

SUN Bucks in Pennsylvania

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