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Boston Launches Summer Eats Program Offering Free Meals to Youth

The city aims to cut child hunger by delivering USDA‑planned breakfasts and lunches at more than 60 sites after federal rules required on‑site consumption.

This is the cheeseburger with tater tots and baked beans lunch served today as the Summer Food Service Program of Springfield's Public Schools got underway at many sites around the city. (Don Treeger / The Republican) 6/27/2022
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Overview

  • Boston is providing free breakfast and lunch to all young people 18 and under at more than 60 locations across the city with no ID or registration required.
  • Most meals meet USDA nutrition standards and many are prepared by Boston Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services at the Central Kitchen in Dorchester.
  • Updated federal rules prohibit grab‑and‑go service this year, so all meals must be eaten on-site and families should check each location’s hours for access.
  • The program is run by the Mayor’s Office of Food Justice in partnership with BPS, the YMCA of Greater Boston, Boston Centers for Youth & Families, and Project Bread and is funded through the federal Summer Food Service Program administered by DESE.
  • Families can combine site meals with SUN Bucks grocery help of $120 for eligible households, keep 2025 SUN Bucks cards for 2026, and get assistance via Project Bread at 800-645-8333 or the SUN Bucks hotline at 855-425-8770.