Free Summer Meals Available for Kids Across Utica

Antoine Spratt
Jun 11
1 min read

UTICA, N.Y. — The Summer Food Service Program is back to ensure no child goes hungry during the school break. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered at the state level, the SFSP provides free, nutritious meals and snacks to children and teens throughout the summer.

Meals are completely free of charge and available to all children 18 years old and younger. No registration or proof of income is required. However, students must be present to receive meals. Parents or guardians are not allowed to pick up meals on behalf of their children.

🍽️ Summer Meal Sites & Schedule

Meals will be served Monday, July 7 through Friday, August 22Daily Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

👉 Click here to view the menus!

📍 CORNHILL

Hope Chapel Church
MLK Elementary
Munson
Watson Williams Elementary

📍 DOWNTOWN

Kennedy Plaza

📍 EAST UTICA

Adrean Terrace
Columbus Elementary
Rebuilding the Village - Community Center

📍 NORTH UTICA

Humphrey Gardens
Jefferson Elementary
Parkedge Townhouses

📍 SOUTH UTICA

Gillmore Village
Hughes Elementary

📍 WEST UTICA

Kernan Elementary
Lincoln Park (served by Tabernacle Church of Deliverance of Christ)

For families across Utica, this program offers a vital resource during the summer months, promoting food security and healthy eating for local youth.

Don’t miss out. Spread the word and make sure your child gets a nutritious meal this summer!