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Summer Food Program 2024

Free Summer Food Service Program for Children June 17 through August 23

Release Date: 2024-06-03

For the 45th year in a row, the City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine will offer the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service Program to provide free, nutritious meals to Long Beach children and youth over the summer months.

Beginning June 17 through August 23, PRM will provide free meals for children and youth Monday through Friday, with times varying at each site between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. (excluding Wednesday June 19 and Tuesday, July 4). Meals will be available to all attending children and youth between 1 and 18 years old. Infant meals will not be provided. Meals will consist of well-balanced, nutritious options and will include cold components such as milk, juice, fruits and vegetables. To participate, eligible youth can simply arrive at a participating location during the designated times; no registration required. Meals must be consumed on site at the location. 

For more info visit Summer Food Program webpage