Free Summer Meals Available for Kids and Teens

WARREN, Ark. – 5-19-25 – Local families looking for healthy, no-cost meal options for their children this summer have a valuable resource through the USDA’s Free Summer Meals program. The initiative offers nutritious meals for kids and teens age 18 and under, with no application or proof of income required.

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The meals are designed to meet USDA nutrition guidelines, ensuring children receive balanced and healthy food even when school is out.

To find meal sites in your area, families can visit www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids and use the interactive map by simply entering a zip code.

Additional assistance is available through the USDA’s National Hunger Hotline. Visit www.fns.usda.gov/national-hunger-hotline or call 1-866-3-HUNGRY to learn more.

This summer meal initiative is part of the USDA’s ongoing efforts to combat child hunger and is made possible in collaboration with school nutrition programs such as K-12 Culinary Connection. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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