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JHS 227 Edward B Shallow - NYC Summer Meals

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A free USDA Summer Food Service Program site hosted at J.H.S. 227 Edward B. Shallow, a New York City public middle school. During the summer break, the school opens its cafeteria to any youth in the neighborhood to receive a free, ready-to-eat breakfast and lunch with no paperwork, ID, or registration required. The program is run by the NYC Public Schools Office of Food and Nutrition Services and welcomes walk-ins throughout the scheduled meal windows. The site is part of a citywide network of school-based meal locations that serve children and teens who might otherwise miss meals while school is out.

  • Requirements

    • All children under 18 are eligible
    • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger

  • Offerings

    • Prepared Meals

Schedule

  • Today

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:15 am @ JHS 227 Edward B. Shallow – breakfast service

  • Today

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:15 pm @ JHS 227 Edward B. Shallow – lunch service

  • Tomorrow

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:15 am @ JHS 227 Edward B. Shallow – breakfast service

  • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:15 pm

    every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

  • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:15 am

    every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Map of JHS 227 Edward B Shallow - NYC Summer Meals

Location

6500 16 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11204

directions

Contact

(718) 707-4383(Mon–Fri 9am–5pm)

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/summer-meals

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting JHS 227 Edward B Shallow - NYC Summer Meals, at 8:00 AM in 2 hours. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–JHS 227 Edward B Shallow - NYC Summer Meals requires: All children under 18 are eligible, Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are usually reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we can help you find options in your area.

What do I have to bring?

Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

Do I need an appointment?

No appointment needed! Just show up to JHS 227 Edward B Shallow - NYC Summer Meals during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Soup kitchens like JHS 227 Edward B Shallow - NYC Summer Meals offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is JHS 227 Edward B Shallow - NYC Summer Meals open today?

JHS 227 Edward B Shallow - NYC Summer Meals is open today 8:00 AM-9:15 AM!

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. JHS 227 Edward B Shallow - NYC Summer Meals is located at 6500 16 Avenue!

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Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

How do I get help from a real person?

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