Summer Lunches

The IYS Summer Lunch program is back for 2025! This schedule is subject to change, check back here for the latest version.

The goal of the Summer Lunch Program is to fulfill the nutritional needs of low income youth during the summer months with daily distribution of free USDA sponsored nutritional lunches. Distribution sites include both city and rural areas. The Summer Lunch Program serves youth age 1-18 free daily meals from June to August. IYS has several sites throughout the city including Library sites as well as throughout several neighborhood parks. 

 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Learn more at Oregon Department of Education : Nutrition Civil Rights : Child Nutrition : State of Oregon

Find a Summer Lunch site near you:

Check out our Mobile Hub schedule here to get an emergency food box. Find summer meal sites below, these sites feed youth ages 1-18 during the school year.

The 2025 program is designed for convenience and accessibility:
Grab-n-Go Daily: Families can pick up meals quickly and easily each day. The option to stay at the park is up to you! Youth/ families can pick up meals (one per youth) each day at participating parks & library sites.
Breakfast & Lunch Every Day: Two meals are distributed daily!
Triple Meal Fridays: On Fridays, families will receive three meals to help cover the weekend.
Park & Play: Activities will be available weekly at Mills-Kiwanis, Klein, Richmond, and Crest parks, Summer Reading Program will be happening at most library locations.
This initiative ensures that children continue to receive healthy, reliable meals even when school is out. The program is open to all youth and is completely free of charge.

Download Printable Schedule: