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Knoxville, Tennessee · summer 2026 (last summer)

Free Summer Meals for Kids in Knoxville, TN

92 summer 2026 meal sites in Knoxville, 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 (92) · Eat on-site (89) · Meals to go (3)

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Adrian Burnett Elem SS

4521 Brown Gap Road, Knoxville, TN 37918

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 2 to Jun 26, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00-9:00, Lunch 12:00-1:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Austin East SP

2800 Martin Luther King Jr., Knoxville, TN 37914

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 2 to Jun 26, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:30-8:30, Lunch 11:45-12:45

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Bearden High SS

8352 Kingston Pk, Knoxville, TN 37919

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 2 to Jun 26, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:30-8:30, Lunch 12:00-1:30

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Bearden Middle SS

1000 Francis Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 2 to Jun 26, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:15-8:15, Lunch 11:15-1:15

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Beaumont Elementary

1211 Beaumont Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

Sponsor: YMCA of East Tennessee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 26 to Jul 17, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00-8:30, Supper 3:30-4:00

Site phone: (865) 679-4499

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Belle Morris Elem Boys & Girls Club

2308 Washington Pike, Knoxville, TN 37917

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 26 to Jul 15, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00-9:00, Lunch 11:30-1:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Belle Morris Elem. SS

2308 Washington Pike, Knoxville, TN 37917

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 2 to Jun 26, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:15-8:15, Lunch 10:15-12:15

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Brickey McCloud Elem SS

1810 Dry Gap Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 2 to Jun 26, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:15-8:15, Lunch 10:45-12:45

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Brickey McCloud Elementary SHADES

1810 Dry Gap Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 26 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:45-1:45, Afternoon snack 3:00-4:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Cal Johnson Rec Ctr

507 S Hall of Fame Dr, Knoxville, TN 37915

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 10:30-12:30, Afternoon snack 3:15-3:45

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Carter Elem SS

8455 Strawberry Plains Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 2 to Jun 26, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:15-8:15, Lunch 10:45-12:45

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Cecil Webb Rec Ctr

923 Baker Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 10:30-12:30, Afternoon snack 3:00-4:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Cedar Bluff Middle SS

707 N Cedar Bluff Road, Knoxville, TN 37923

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 2 to Jun 26, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:15-8:15, Lunch 11:15-1:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Central High SS

5321 Jacksboro Pk, Knoxville, TN 37918

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 2 to Jun 26, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:30-8:30, Lunch 11:45-12:45

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Christenberry Rec Ctr

931 Oglewood Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 10:30-12:30, Afternoon snack 3:00-4:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Clark Family Boys and Girls Club

381 McConnell St, Knoxville, TN 37915

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 26 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:30-12:30, Afternoon snack 3:00-4:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Cumberland Estates Rec Ctr

4529 Silverhill Dr, Knoxville, TN 37921

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 10:30-12:30, Afternoon snack 2:45-3:45

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

DeBusk Family Boys and Girls Club

1819 Dry Gap Pk, Knoxville, TN 37918

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 26 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00-9:00, Lunch 11:00-1:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Deane Hill Rec Ctr

7414 Deane Hill Dr NW, Knoxville, TN 37919

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 10:30-11:30, Afternoon snack 3:00-4:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Dogwood Elem SS

705 Tipton Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 2 to Jun 26, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:15-8:15, Lunch 11:15-1:15

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

E V Davidson Rec Ctr

3124 Wilson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 10:30-12:30, Afternoon snack 2:45-3:45

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Emerald Ave UMC

1718 N Central Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 26 to Jul 17, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00-10:00, Lunch 11:45-12:45

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Emerald Avenue Sp

1620 N Central Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 26 to Jul 17, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00-10:00, Lunch 11:45-12:45

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

First Lutheran SP

1207 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 27 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00-1:00, Afternoon snack 3:00-4:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Fort Sanders

501 S 21st St, Knoxville, TN 37916

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

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

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Fort Sanders Shades

501 S. 21st St, Knoxville, TN 37916

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 26 to Jul 17, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00-9:00, Lunch 11:30-1:30

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Freedom @ Green Magnet

801 Lula Powell, Knoxville, TN 37915

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00-9:00, Lunch 12:00-1:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Freedom @ Sarah M Greene

3001 Brooks Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00-9:00, Lunch 12:00-1:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Freedom @ Vine

1807 MLK Jr Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37915

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00-9:00, Lunch 12:00-1:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Fulton High SP

2509 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 2 to Jun 26, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:30-8:30, Lunch 11:45-12:45

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Meals to go · Open to all kids

Gap Creek Church (Non Congregate)

2102 Kimberlin Heights Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920

Sponsor: Boys and Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 22 to Jul 24, 2026, Fri: Breakfast 3:00-4:00, Lunch 3:00-4:00

Site phone: (865) 428-6550

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Green Elementary

801 Lula Powell Dr, Knoxville, TN 37915

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 2 to Jun 26, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:15-8:15, Lunch 10:45-12:45

Site phone: (865) 346-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Gresham Middle SS

500 Gresham Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 2 to Jun 26, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:15-8:15, Lunch 12:00-1:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hardin Valley Middle SS

2280 Steele Rd., Knoxville, TN 37932

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 2 to Jun 26, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:15-8:15, Lunch 11:15-12:30

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Haslam Boys Girls Club

957 Irwin St, Knoxville, TN 37917

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 26 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:15-9:15, Lunch 11:00-1:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Holston Middle SS

600 N. Chilhowee Dr, Knoxville, TN 37924

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 2 to Jun 26, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:15-8:15, Lunch 11:15-1:15

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Inskip Elementary

4701 High School Road, Knoxville, TN 37912

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 2 to Jun 26, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:15-8:15, Lunch 10:45-12:45

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Inskip Rec Center

301 W Inskip Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 10:00-12:00, Afternoon snack 3:30-4:30

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Kaec Sp

5719 Kingston Pk, Knoxville, TN 37919

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 8 to Jul 15, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 9:00-9:45, Lunch 11:45-1:45

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Karns Annex Pre-K SHADES

8109 Beaver Ridge Road, Knoxville, TN 37931

Sponsor: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 26 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:30-1:30, Afternoon snack 3:00-4:00

Site phone: (865) 256-3500

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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.