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2026 Summer Food Service Program (Summer Meals Program) is a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service, administered through the Rhode Island Department of Education, that funds organizations providing free nutritious meals to children during the summer months. The program is designed to maintain and expand nonprofit food programs in communities where children lose access to school meals over summer break.
Eligible applicants in Rhode Island include public or private nonprofit school food authorities, residential or nonresidential camps, and local or state government entities serving high-need areas. Award amounts vary based on meals served. Applications were announced in February 2026.
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RIDE Announces Applications Are Now Being Accepted for Summer Meals Program | RI Department of Education Official State of Rhode Island website Change the visual color theme between light or dark modes Adjust the font size from the system default to a larger size Adjust the space between lines of text from the system default to a larger size Adjust the space between words from the system default to a larger size Back to School 2025-2026 School Year Career & Technical Education Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Schools Multilingual Learners (MLLs) / English Learners (ELs) Facilitated IEP/504 Meetings Teachers & Administrators Federal Program Monitoring Other Tools & Information State Assessment Resources for Families Early Childhood Education Instructional Initiatives & Resources Information & Accountability Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) School District Financial Data School Building Authority Requesting Public Records Navigating Difficult Conversations Meeting Schedule, Agendas, Minutes Strategic Plan for Public Education 2022-2027 RIDE Announces Applications Are Now Being Accepted for Summer Meals Program RIDE Announces Applications Are Now Being Accepted for Summer Meals Program Published on Monday, February 02, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE) is now accepting applications for organizations interested in participating in the 2026 Summer Food Service Program for children.
The program, financed through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service, provides free meals to children from targeted communities and is designed to maintain and expand nonprofit food programs for children during the summer months.
“Throughout the school year, students have access to healthy meals five days a week, but many families face difficulties finding nutritious options once summer arrives,” said Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green . “The Summer Food Service Program helps ensure that children who need support most are nourished and able to continue growing and thriving during the break.
We encourage local organizations committed to addressing hunger to apply and join us in this important effort. ” To participate in the summer program, sponsors must be public or private nonprofit school food authorities, organizations, residential summer camps, nonresidential day camps, or units of local or state governments.
To be approved, a site must serve an area with at least 50 percent of the children eligible for free or reduced-price meals or qualify as a residential camp or a nonresidential day camp. Meals must be made available to all children enrolled in the program without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age.
For more information on the program or to see if your program qualifies for participation, please contact the Summer Outreach Coordinator, Azade Perin, at Azade. Perin@ride. ri.
gov . Applications for participation during the 2026 summer season must be completed and approved prior to June 15, 2026; interested organizations should reach out to the Summer Outreach Coordinator no later than May 1, 2026 to start the application process.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs).
Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY).
Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form.
To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D. C.
20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program. intake@usda. gov .
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Further, the Rhode Island Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, race, color, religion, national origin or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination with the State of Rhode Island, write to the Rhode Island Department of Education's Office of Human Resources, Equity and Diversity, Chief of Human Resources, 255 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903 or call (401) 222-4683.
RIDE Anuncia que Ya Se Están Aceptando Solicitudes para el Programa de Comidas de Verano PROVIDENCE, RI – La Comisionada Infante-Green anunció hoy que el Departamento de Educación Primaria y Secundaria de Rhode Island (RIDE) ya está aceptando solicitudes de organizaciones interesadas en participar en el Programa de Servicios de Alimentos de Verano 2026 para niños.
El programa, financiado por el Servicio de Alimentos y Nutrición del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), proporciona comidas gratuitas a niños de comunidades específicas y está diseñado para mantener y ampliar programas sin fines de lucro de alimentación infantil durante los meses de verano.
“Durante el año escolar, los estudiantes tienen acceso a comidas saludables cinco días a la semana, pero muchas familias enfrentan dificultades para encontrar opciones nutritivas cuando llega el verano”, afirmó la Comisionada Angélica Infante-Green. “El Programa de Servicios de Alimentos de Verano ayuda a garantizar que los niños que más apoyo necesitan estén bien alimentados y puedan continuar creciendo y prosperando durante el receso.
Animamos a las organizaciones locales comprometidas con abordar el hambre a solicitar y unirse a este importante esfuerzo”. Para participar en el programa de verano, los patrocinadores deben ser autoridades públicas o privadas sin fines de lucro de servicios de alimentos escolares, organizaciones, campamentos residenciales de verano, campamentos diurnos no residenciales o unidades de gobierno local o estatal.
Para ser aprobado, un sitio debe servir a un área en la que al menos el 50 por ciento de los niños sean elegibles para comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido, o calificar como campamento residencial o campamento diurno no residencial. Las comidas deben estar disponibles para todos los niños inscritos en el programa sin distinción de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad.
Para obtener más información sobre el programa o verificar si su organización califica para participar, comuníquese con la Coordinadora de Alcance de Verano, Azade Perin, a Azade. Perin@ride. ri.
gov . Las solicitudes de participación para el verano de 2026 deben completarse y aprobarse antes del 15 de junio de 2026 ; las organizaciones interesadas deben comunicarse con la Coordinadora de Alcance de Verano a más tardar el 1 de mayo de 2026 para iniciar el proceso de solicitud.
Declaración de No Discriminación del USDA De conformidad con la ley federal de derechos civiles y con las políticas y reglamentos de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas y empleados, así como las instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA, tienen prohibido discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, religión, sexo, discapacidad, edad, estado civil, estado familiar o parental, ingresos derivados de un programa de asistencia pública, creencias políticas, o por represalia o retaliación por actividad previa relacionada con los derechos civiles, en cualquier programa o actividad administrado o financiado por el USDA (no todos los criterios aplican a todos los programas).
Los recursos y plazos para presentar una queja varían según el programa o incidente.
Las personas con discapacidades que necesiten medios alternativos de comunicación para obtener información del programa (por ejemplo, Braille, letra grande, grabaciones de audio, lenguaje de señas americano, etc.) deben comunicarse con la agencia estatal o local que administra el programa, o comunicarse con el USDA a través del Servicio de Retransmisión de Telecomunicaciones al 711 (voz y TTY).
Además, la información del programa puede estar disponible en otros idiomas distintos al inglés.
Para presentar una queja por discriminación en un programa, complete el Formulario de Quejas por Discriminación del Programa del USDA, AD‑3027, disponible en línea en “How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint” y en cualquier oficina del USDA, o escriba una carta dirigida al USDA proporcionando en ella toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario, llame al (866) 632‑9992.
Envíe su formulario o carta completa al USDA por: Correo postal: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D. C. 20250‑9410;Fax: (202) 690‑7442; o Correo electrónico: program.
intake@usda. gov . El USDA es un proveedor, empleador y prestamista que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
Además, el Departamento de Educación de Rhode Island no discrimina por edad, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, raza, color, religión, origen nacional o discapacidad.
Para presentar una queja de discriminación ante el Estado de Rhode Island, escriba a la Oficina de Recursos Humanos, Equidad y Diversidad del Departamento de Educación de Rhode Island, Jefe de Recursos Humanos, 255 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903, o llame al (401) 222-4683. Language Access Program for Families and Students Translation and Interpretation Services for Districts and Schools RI.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public or private nonprofit school food authorities, residential or nonresidential camps, local or state governments in Rhode Island. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
2026 Summer Food Service Program (Summer Meals Program) is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (Food and Nutrition Service) via RI Department of Education (RIDE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Rhode Island. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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