Summer Food Service Program

In 2018, the SFSP provided more than 145 million nutritious meals and snacks to children during the summer when school was not in session.

Ensuring Children have Access to Nutritious Meals and Snacks When School is not in Session

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally-funded, state-administered program. SFSP reimburses program operators who serve free healthy meals and snacks to children and teens in low-income areas.

Program Fact Sheet

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State Agency Program Operator Household

Are you a parent or guardian looking for SFSP sites near you? Find a summer site in your community with our Summer Meal Site Finder mapping tool. You can also text “Summer Meals” to 97779 or call 1-866-348-6479 to find a site near you.

Are you interested in operating a site that serves summer meals? See the contact information of your state agency. They can help determine if you are located in an eligible area.

What's New?

2018 Nutrition Guide

Summer sites play a valuable role in helping children learn, grow, and stay healthy. Check out the SFSP Nutrition Guide to learn how you plan and serve menus with a variety of nutrient-rich foods and beverages, and operate a safe and successful food service.