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SUN Meals (formerly the Summer Food Service Program) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). This federally funded, state-administered program provides free, nutritious meals to children and teens during the summer months when school is not in session. Nonprofit organizations can participate as SUN Meals sites or as sponsoring organizations.
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Summer Nutrition Programs 4. Summer Food Service Program Summer Meals and Snacks for Kids Through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), kids of all ages can get meals and snacks during the summer at no cost at schools, parks, and other neighborhood locations. SFSP may have a different name where you live, but the benefit is the same: nutritious meals for kids and teens in the summer when school is out.
Every child aged 18 and under can enjoy no-cost summer meals. Some rural communities also offer meal pick-up or delivery. Eligible school-aged children may also receive Summer EBT Benefits.
Find Meal SitesProgram FAQs Families can use the Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder to find directions to nearby meal sites, as well as their hours of operation and contact information. In many regions across the United States, USDA’s Summer Food Service Program aligns well with the peak growing season, allowing schools and nonprofit organizations to serve products in their freshest state.
Safe Meals, Healthy Kids: Food Safety for Summer Meals Summer Food Service Program FAQs FNS-101: Summer Food Service Program Comparison of Summer Programs (NSLP/SSO/SFSP) SUN Programs Communications Toolkit SUN Programs Communications Toolkit - Customization Tutorial Webinars/Videos Monitoring and Integrity in the SFSP Rural Non-Congregate Webinars/Videos Child Nutrition Program Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic - July 2021 through September 2022 Research Reports Child Nutrition Programs: Income Eligibility Guidelines (2025-2026) Federal Register Notices Secretary Rollins’ Vision for the Department’s 16 Nutrition Programs Policy Request for Information Webinar: Child Nutrition Programs Tribal Pilot Projects Webinars/Videos Child Nutrition Programs: Income Eligibility Guidelines (2026 - 2027) Federal Register Notices Changes to the SFSP as Mandated by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 Policy Memos Incorporating Local Beef into Child Nutrition Program Meals Policy Memos Summer Food Service Program: 2026 Reimbursement Rates Federal Register Notices Child Nutrition Tables Program Data Information Collection - Summer Food Site Locations for State Agencies Comment Request Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA); Interpretation of “Federal Public Benefit” Federal Register Notices Final Rule: Child Nutrition - Streamlining Plan Requirements for the Summer EBT Program and the Rural Non-Congregate Option in the Summer Food Service Program Final Rule Enhancing Child Nutrition Program Meal Standards Policy Memos Using Federal Funds to Purchase Local Foods Policy Memos SUN Programs Communications Toolkit - Customization Tutorial Webinars/Videos Monitoring and Integrity in the SFSP Rural Non-Congregate Webinars/Videos Child Nutrition Program Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic - July 2021 through September 2022 Research Reports Child Nutrition Programs: Income Eligibility Guidelines (2025-2026) Federal Register Notices Secretary Rollins’ Vision for the Department’s 16 Nutrition Programs Policy Request for Information Webinar: Child Nutrition Programs Tribal Pilot Projects Webinars/Videos Child Nutrition Programs: Income Eligibility Guidelines (2026 - 2027) Federal Register Notices Changes to the SFSP as Mandated by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 Policy Memos Incorporating Local Beef into Child Nutrition Program Meals Policy Memos Summer Food Service Program: 2026 Reimbursement Rates Federal Register Notices Child Nutrition Tables Program Data Information Collection - Summer Food Site Locations for State Agencies Comment Request Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA); Interpretation of “Federal Public Benefit” Federal Register Notices Final Rule: Child Nutrition - Streamlining Plan Requirements for the Summer EBT Program and the Rural Non-Congregate Option in the Summer Food Service Program Final Rule Enhancing Child Nutrition Program Meal Standards Policy Memos Using Federal Funds to Purchase Local Foods Policy Memos SUN Programs Communications Toolkit - Customization Tutorial Webinars/Videos Monitoring and Integrity in the SFSP Rural Non-Congregate Webinars/Videos Child Nutrition Program Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic - July 2021 through September 2022 Research Reports Child Nutrition Programs: Income Eligibility Guidelines (2025-2026) Federal Register Notices Secretary Rollins’ Vision for the Department’s 16 Nutrition Programs Policy Request for Information Webinar: Child Nutrition Programs Tribal Pilot Projects Webinars/Videos Page updated: May 19, 2026 * Non-Discrimination Statements _ Food and Nutrition Service U.S. Department of Agriculture_ USDA Food and Nutrition Service - Customer Experience Survey **Responses will be used to improve the FNS website.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public and private nonprofit organizations. Sites must be located in Baltimore City, plan to receive meals for a minimum of two weeks, and serve a minimum of 10 eligible youth, ages 18 or younger. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
SUN Meals (formerly the Summer Food Service Program) is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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