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Chattanooga, Tennessee · summer 2026 (last summer)

Free Summer Meals for Kids in Chattanooga, TN

54 summer 2026 meal sites in Chattanooga, 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 with limits

Alpha And Omega Outreach, Inc

600 North Orchard Knob Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Sponsor: United Methodist Neighborhood Centers, INC. · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00-8:30, Lunch 12:00-12:30

Site phone: (423) 432-6917

Eat on-site · Open with limits

Avondale SDA School

1201 North Orchard Knob Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Sponsor: United Methodist Neighborhood Centers, INC. · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jun 18, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00-8:30, Lunch 12:00-12:30

Site phone: (619) 865-0690

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Battery Heights Apartments

3401 Campbell Street, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Aug 5, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 10:15-11:00

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Bayberry Apartments

2300 Wilson St., Chattanooga, TN 37406

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Aug 5, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:15-12:00

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Brainerd YFD Center

1010 North Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:15-9:15, Lunch 11:00-12:30

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Carver YFD Center

600 Orchard Knob Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00-10:00, Afternoon snack 3:00-4:00

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Centenary UMC

418 Oak Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

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

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

ChattAcademy Community School

901 Woodmore Lane, Chattanooga, TN 37411

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 26 to Jun 22, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:45-8:15, Lunch 11:30-12:00

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Chattanooga Preparatory School

1849 Union Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 26 to Jun 24, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 9:00-9:30, Lunch 12:00-1:00

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Chattanooga Public Library Avondale Branch

1305 Dodson Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 22 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:30-1:30, Afternoon snack 3:30-5:30

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Chattanooga Zoo

301 N. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 26, 2026, Every day: Breakfast 8:00-8:45, Lunch 11:45-12:45

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open with limits

Cromwell Unit

3940 Camellia Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Sponsor: Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:00-1:00, Afternoon snack 3:00-4:00

Site phone: (423) 544-5464

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Downtown Chattanooga Library

1001 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 22 to Aug 4, 2026, Mon to Sat: Lunch 11:00-12:00, Afternoon snack 4:00-5:00

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Downtown YMCA

401 Gateway Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 26 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:30-9:00, Lunch 11:00-1:00

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Dupont Elementary School

4134 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37415

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 17, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:30-9:00, Lunch 11:30-1:30

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open with limits

Dynamo Studios

1151 W. 40th street, Chattanooga, TN 37409

Sponsor: United Methodist Neighborhood Centers, INC. · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 23, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30-9:30, Lunch 12:30-1:00

Site phone: (901) 690-9593

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

East Lake Community Center

3610 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37407

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00-1:00, Afternoon snack 3:00-4:30

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

East Lake Court

2600 4th Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37407

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Aug 5, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 10:15-11:00

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

East Lake New City

2909 E. 37th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37407

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 8 to Jul 23, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00-9:00, Lunch 11:30-12:30

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

East Lake Park

3000 E. 34th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37407

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Aug 5, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:15-12:00

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open with limits

East Lake Unit

2125 East 25th Place Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403

Sponsor: Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:00-1:00, Afternoon snack 3:00-4:00

Site phone: (423) 629-4943

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

East Ridge Flats

302 Dunlap Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37412

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Aug 5, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:30-12:30

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Eastgate Library

5705 Marlin Road, Suite 1500, Chattanooga, TN 37411

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 22 to Aug 4, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:00-1:00, Afternoon snack 4:00-5:00

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open with limits

Emma Wheeler Unit

4900 Edingburg Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37410

Sponsor: Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:00-1:00, Afternoon snack 3:00-4:00

Site phone: (423) 266-6131

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Girls Inc Elementary

4315 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:30-12:30, Afternoon snack 4:00-5:00

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Glenwood YFD Center

2610 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

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

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Granite Heights Apartments

1400 N Chamberlain Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Aug 5, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:30-1:15

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Greenwood Scattered Homes

3056 Dee Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Aug 5, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 10:15-11:15

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hamilton YMCA

9101 Fuller Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 26 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00-1:00, Afternoon snack 2:00-4:00

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open with limits

Highland Park Unit

2312 Duncan Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Sponsor: Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:00-1:00, Afternoon snack 3:00-4:00

Site phone: (423) 629-0008

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

J.A. Henry Community YMCA

3500 Dodds Ave, Suite 108, Chattanooga, TN 37407

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 26 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:00-9:00, Lunch 11:00-1:00

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Jessie Igou Community Center

1312 Moss Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37411

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00-1:00, Afternoon snack 3:00-4:00

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

John A. Patten YFD Center

3202 Kellys Ferry Road, Chattanooga, TN 37419

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:00-2:00, Afternoon snack 3:00-4:00

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Mary Walker Foundation

7 N Tuxedo Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37411

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jun 29, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:00-1:00, Afternoon snack 2:30-3:00

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

North Chattanooga YFD Center

406 May Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 22 to Aug 4, 2026, Mon to Sat: Breakfast 7:45-8:45, Lunch 11:30-12:30

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

North River YMCA

4138 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37415

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 20 to Aug 5, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:30-9:00, Lunch 11:30-1:00

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Northgate Library

278 Northgate Mall Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37415

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 25, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:00-1:00

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Oak at Camden

1635 Dodson Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37406

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Aug 5, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 1:30-2:15

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Outdoor Chattanooga

200 River Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

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

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Pop Up Project

1511 N. Orchard Knob Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37406

Sponsor: YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 10, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30-9:00, Lunch 12:00-12:45

Site phone: (423) 805-3361

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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.