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Knoxville, Tennessee · summer 2026 (last summer)

Free Summer Meals for Kids in Knoxville, TN

89 summer 2026 meal sites (eat on-site) 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

Karns High SS

2710 Byington Solway Rd, Knoxville, TN 37931

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 12:15-1:30

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Karns Middle SS

2925 Gary Hendrix Road, Knoxville, TN 37931

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

  • Ran Jun 2 to Jun 26, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:45-8:45, Lunch 11:30-1:30

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Karns Shades

8108 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) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Kiwanis Fresh air Camp

2400 Prosser Rd, Knoxville, TN 37914

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

  • Ran Jun 13, 2026, Sat: Lunch 12:00-1:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts

1127 N Broadway St, Ste B, 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 11:15-12:45, Afternoon snack 3:20-4:15

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Life Church

1015 Cedar Ln, Knoxville, TN 37912

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 11:00-1:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Lonsdale Boys & Girls Club

1505 Louisiana Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921

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

  • Ran May 26 to Jul 10, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30-9:30, Lunch 11:00-1:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Lonsdale C & C

1740 Texas Ave., Knoxville, TN 37921

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

  • Ran Jun 4 to Jul 16, 2026, Thu: Lunch 11:45-12:45

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Lonsdale Elem SS

1505 Louisiana Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921

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

Lonsdale Emerald

1740 Texas 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

Middlebrook Boys & Girls Club

8831 Middlebrook Pk, Knoxville, TN 37923

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 11:30-1:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Milton Roberts Rec Ctr

5900 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37924

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

  • Ran Jun 1 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

Montgomery Village B&G Club

4530 Joe Lewis Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920

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 3:30-4:30

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Mooreland Heights Elem SS

5315 Magazine Rd, 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 10:45-12:45

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Mount Olive Elem

2507 Maryville Pike, 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 11:00-12:30

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Mt Zion Sp

2714 Brooks Rd, Knoxville, TN 37914

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

New Hopewell Shades

757 Kimberlin Heights Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920

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

North Calling & Career

1718 N Central Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

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

  • Ran Jun 4 to Jul 16, 2026, Thu: Lunch 11:45-12:45

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

North Ridge Crossing B&G Club

3916 Claudius Rd, 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 11:30-12:30

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Northwest Middle SS

5301 Pleasant Ridge Rd, 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 11:00-1:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

On-Belay

5311 McKamey Road, Knoxville, TN 37921

Sponsor: Our Daily Bread of Tennessee, INC · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:15-9:45, Lunch 12:00-12:30

Site phone: (615) 260-5456

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Paul Kelly Center

535 Chickamauga Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

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

  • Ran May 26 to Jun 15, 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

Pilot YMCA Outdoor Pool

400 North Winston Road, Knoxville, TN 37909

Sponsor: YMCA of East Tennessee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 26 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:30-12:30

Site phone: (865) 622-9033

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Pleasant Ridge Elementary

3013 Walnoaks Road, Knoxville, TN 37921

Sponsor: YMCA of East Tennessee · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran May 26 to Jul 24, 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

Pond Gap Elementary SHADES

4530 Papermill Drive NW, Knoxville, TN 37909

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

Regal Teen Center

967 Irwin Street, Knoxville, TN 37917

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

  • Ran Jul 1 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

Richard Leake

3511 Alice Bell Rd, 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

Ritta Elem Ss

6228 Washington 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

Second United Meth. Church

1524 Western 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

Sequoyah Elem SS

942 Southgate Road, 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 7:15-8:15, Lunch 11:15-1:15

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Shora Foundation

2119 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914

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

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:45-8:45, Lunch 11:00-1:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

South Calling & Career

1615 Price Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920

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

  • Ran Jun 4 to Jul 16, 2026, Thu: Lunch 11:45-12:45

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

South Doyle High SS

2020 Tipton Station Rd, 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 7:30-8:30, Lunch 11:50-12:50

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

South Knox Boys Girls Club

801 Sevier Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920

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

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

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Spring Hill Elem SS

4711 Mildred Drive, 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 7:15-8:15, Lunch 11:00-1:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Urban Family Org. SP

2311 Washington Pk, 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 9:00-9:30, Lunch 12:00-12:30

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Vestal Boys & Girls Club

522 Maryville Pk, Knoxville, TN 37920

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 11:00-12:00

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Washington Pike UMC

2241 Washington Pike, Knoxville, TN 37917

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

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 10, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00-9:00, Lunch 11:45-1:30

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Wesley House Sp

1719 Reynolds St, Knoxville, TN 37921

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

  • Ran Jun 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:30-8:30, Afternoon snack 3:15-4:15

Site phone: (865) 546-3500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

West Haven Elementary

3620 Sisk Road, Knoxville, TN 37921

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) 594-4467

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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.