🍎 FREE Summer Meals for Atlanta Public Schools Families: Where to Find Breakfast & Lunch All Summer Long

Summer should feel light, joyful, and full of possibility, not stressful. Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is once again making sure every child in our community has access to nutritious meals all summer long. Whether your family is enrolled in APS, lives nearby, or simply needs support, ALL children and teens ages 18 and under can receive FREE breakfast and lunch at designated APS sites throughout June.

This program is open to every child and requires no registration, no ID, no questions asked. Just show up, enjoy a healthy meal, and keep summer moving.

📅 2026 APS Summer Meal Dates & Times

Meal Service Window:
 Monday, June 1st to Friday, June 26th, 2026
 Closed on Fridays, including June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

Daily Meal Times 

(Monday–Thursday)

Breakfast: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM

Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
 (Times may vary slightly by location.)

Meals are served at APS summer program sites, school campuses, and select community locations. Some offer on‑site dining; others offer grab‑and‑go options.

📍 Find a Summer Meal Site Near You

APS encourages families to use the tools below to find the closest and most convenient location, especially within the communities this edition serves. 

APS Nutrition Services Portal

Check updated 2026 meal sites, menus, and service details:
 🔗 https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/about/departments/operations/nutrition

APS Summer Programs Hub

Includes summer learning sites that also serve meals:
 🔗 https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/about/departments/division-of-schools/summer-aps

📱 Statewide Tools to Help You Find Free Meals

Georgia offers several easy ways to locate any free summer meal site for APS or otherwise:

• Text “FOODGA” to 877877
   Beginning on Monday, June 1st, you will receive a list of nearby sites based on your location.
• Georgia Food Bank Association Map
   A GPS-enabled map showing all participating summer meal locations statewide.
   🔗 GeorgiaFoodBankAssociation.org
• National Hunger Hotline
   Dial 1‑866‑3‑HUNGRY (1‑866‑348‑6479) for live help finding local sites.
• USDA Meals for Kids Site Finder
   Updated annually with verified summer meal locations.
   🔗 https://www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids

These tools are especially helpful for families who travel, move between households, or need options outside APS boundaries.

🥕 Additional Community Food Resources in Atlanta

APS is not alone in supporting families. Atlanta’s nonprofit and faith‑based community shows up in a big way every summer.

Atlanta Community Food Bank

The ACFB partners with schools, churches, and community centers to distribute groceries, produce boxes, and pantry staples.
 🔗 https://www.acfb.org/

Local Churches & Community Partners Offering Free Groceries

Many Metro Atlanta churches host weekly or monthly food distributions. While schedules vary, these organizations consistently support families:

• Chapel Hill Church (Atlanta & Douglasville) – Regular food pantry days
• Impact Church (East Point) – Drive‑through grocery distribution
• New Life Presbyterian (College Park) – Community food pantry
• Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church (South DeKalb) – Large-scale food giveaways
• World Changers Church International (College Park) – Seasonal food support
• City of Refuge (Westside ATL) – Groceries, meals, and family services

Families are encouraged to check each organization’s website or social media for updated distribution times.

💛 Why Summer Meals Matter

Summer should be a time for play, rest, and exploration — not worry. Free summer meals help:

• Stretch family budgets
• Ensure kids stay energized for camps, reading programs, and outdoor fun
• Reduce food insecurity during months when school meals aren’t available
• Keep routines steady for children who thrive on structure

Every meal served is one less thing a family has to carry alone.