Here's Where Kids Can Get Free Meals This Summer In NYC: Mayor

NEW YORK, NY — New York City kids in need of breakfast and lunch while school is out can stop by more than 300 locations across the five boroughs, according to Mayor Eric Adams.

The mayor and schools Chancellor David Banks kicked off the city's 2022 summer meals program on Friday, offering up free breakfast and lunch to any New Yorker 18 years old or younger throughout the summer. The kick-off comes after meals officially started last week.

“New York City children deserve a space to learn, to be a kid, and not worry about where to get their next meal, and our free summer meals program helps them do just that,” Adams said. “One of my top priorities as mayor is ensuring that our children have the necessary and nutritious meals they need to learn and grow into the great New Yorkers who will one day run our city."

The summer meals program includes distribution spots at more than 300 public schools, community pool centers, parks and food trucks.

A full list can be found on the NYCDOE's website, by texting NYC Food to 304-304, or by calling 311, officials said.

The meals require no registration, documentation or identification to pick up.

The city will also offer a daily pre-packaged cold take-out meals to children in addition to the hot meal. Plant-based meals are available at all locations and halal or kosher meals will be available at select locations. Kosher distribution starts July 12.