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NYC Department of Education Free Summer Meals Food Truck

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Free summer meals program providing ready-to-eat breakfast and lunch to children and youth at mobile food truck and school-based feeding sites throughout New York City. Operated by the NYC Department of Education's Office of Food & Nutrition Services through the federal USDA Summer Food Service Program. Children may simply walk up to receive a meal — no registration, application, proof of residency, or school-enrollment status is required. Open to all children regardless of income, immigration status, or which school (if any) they attend.

  • 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): 7:30 am–1:30 pm

  • Tomorrow

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–1:30 pm

  • Next Monday

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–1:30 pm

  • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–1:30 pm

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

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Location

29-66 137th St

Queens, NY 11354

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Contact

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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 NYC Department of Education Free Summer Meals Food Truck, at 7:30 AM in 6 hours. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–NYC Department of Education Free Summer Meals Food Truck 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 NYC Department of Education Free Summer Meals Food Truck during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Soup kitchens like NYC Department of Education Free Summer Meals Food Truck 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 NYC Department of Education Free Summer Meals Food Truck open today?

NYC Department of Education Free Summer Meals Food Truck is open today 7:30 AM-1:30 PM!

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. NYC Department of Education Free Summer Meals Food Truck is located at 29-66 137th St!

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the "Remind me" bell above to get a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

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?

You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food near you, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.