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Top 5 Places Kids Eat Free Where Summer Happens

Megan Ramette

Summer Eats
Dear mom and dad

We know summer days can be full of hours where you're responsible for keeping your kid's bellies full. 

That's where we come in! We're Summer Eats, a program that provides free meals for kids and teens at different sites across our state. Just show up at your closest free meal site, let your kids grab a meal, and then sit down to enjoy it. 

We'll have an array of foods to choose from- and an array of summer fun activities so you can take a break. No registration, no sign-ups, no I.D. is ever needed – just drop in for free meals & fun vibes!

We know you've got a full plate. Let us handle keeping theirs full where we can. 

Best of all, kids eat free where summer is already happening...

Enter your zip code into our Summer Eats Map to find a location near you Right Arrow

Read on to get the inside scoop on different kinds of locations that Summer Eats is hosted and all the fun that’s in store for kids and teens this summer!


Fun activities and SWAG at:

Libraries

Summer Eats and summer reading- a perfect match! Let’s help fuel your kids’ and teens’ growing brains and reading lists with a free meal.

Libraries across the state are hosting Summer Eats sites, so check out a new site while checking off your summer reading goals! 

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Summer meals are FREE at:

Farmer's Markets

Did you know- if you’re already enrolled in SNAP, you’re also enrolled in HIP (Healthy Incentives Program)? AND starting July 1, all active SNAP households can use up to $40/mo in HIP, up from a $20 monthly cap! 

Learn more about how HIP and Farmer’s Markets go hand in hand here, and how you can buy some farm-fresh, delicious produce after a Summer Eats meal! 

Keep Cool & Nourished at:

Pools

Summer Eats is making a splash this year at pools across Massachusetts! Get your kids and teens up and moving for a fun day in the sun, and a tasty meal to keep them fueled for more laps in the pool! Come for the food and stay for the friends! 

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Save time this summer and focus on the fun at:

Parks

Grab a free meal and a seat in the shade at a park near you! Bring a blanket and chairs, and we’ll bring the rest for a fun summer picnic with friends old and new. Share the Summer Eats Meal Finder Map with other parents and caregivers in the neighborhood, pack a frisbee, and show up for free Summer Meals to fuel your summer fun. 

Give your kids’ brains a boost, and your wallet a break at:

Schools

School is out for the summer, but school nutrition providers are still hard at work prepping all kinds of delicious and nutritious meals & snacks throughout the summer months! Say hi to some of your favorite school nutrition staff and pick up a free meal!  

Caregiver pro-tip: If your child or teen is moving on to a new school, this is a great opportunity to take a sneak peek at where they'll be this fall!

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Make the most out of your summer with Summer Eats!

Free Meals = Best Summer Ever

No need to meal plan this summer when Summer Eats sites have kid-approved meals prepped and ready to go! Rest easier knowing that your grocery list can be shorter this summer and you’ve got more free time for everything else on your to-do list!

Don't see a location near you on the map? Check back frequently, as new sites are added every week!

Find free Summer Eats
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