NEW YORK (PIX11)— Even though school is out, kids can still enjoy a complimentary breakfast and lunch at over 100 locations throughout the five boroughs, New York City Public Schools announced.
From Thursday until August 30, children 18 and younger can visit many places, like a library or park, to grab a free meal.
“Even when school is out, NYC families can still enjoy breakfast and lunch,” read a post on New York City’s Public School’s website. “Our 2024 Free Summer Meals Program is here for everyone all across New York City, and it's totally free for anyone who's 18 years old or younger. NYC families can find our meals at specific places like select NYC Public Schools, community pool centers, parks, and libraries. No sign-up, IDs, or paperwork required.”
Breakfast
- Breakfast Service Time: 8:00 am - 9:15 am
Lunch
- Lunch Service Time: 11:00 am - 1:15 pm
Important things to remember
- There is no service on Thursday, July 4, 2024 (4th of July)
- There is service on Friday, July 5, 2024 (the Day after 4th of July)
Those unable to stop at a designated location also have a food truck where grab-and-go options are available.
Food Truck Service
- It is open seven days a week
Hours:
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on weekdays
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm on Weekends
Food truck locations
- Manhattan: Sara D. Roosevelt Park
- Brooklyn: Prospect Park (Parkside Avenue and Ocean Avenue)
- Bronx: Ferry Point Park (Schley Avenue and Hutchinson River Parkway)
The first week's food items include chicken tenders, vegetarian options like hummus, and PB&J; halal options are also available. For the entire summer menu, click here.
Locations for the 2024 community locations can be found here.
Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.
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