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Summer Meal Meet-Ups

Free Summer Meals for Kids: Find a Meal Site Near You!

Free Summer Meals for Kids: Nourishing Youth Throughout Central Iowa

Join us at a meal site near you for nutritious meals, activities, and educational opportunities for children 18 and under, no registration required.

The Summer Meal Meet-Ups program offers free, nutritious meals to children 18 and under at various meal sites across Iowa. With more than 40,000 students in central Iowa eligible for free or reduced-price meals, it’s important to ensure every child has access to food during the summer. However, only about 3,000 children currently take advantage of these free meals.

Meal sites are hosted by approved organizations such as schools and parks, and they offer not only meals but also activities and educational opportunities. No registration is required to participate, and meals must be consumed on-site due to recent federal changes.

To find a meal site near you, click below, call 211, or text “Food” or “Comida” to 304-304.