Free, nutritious meals are available to children up to age 18 this summer, through August, 2025. These programs, most of which are funded by the USDA, are available to all kids. There is no income requirement for the meals. The federal program is intended to fill the nutrition gap that can occur when school is not in session.
We’re listing a few different ways to find the free meal sites. Make sure to follow each link for all the information and the schedule for each site.
Contact sites ahead of visiting to verify information like times and location.
Kids Summer Meals Through Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
As part of of their #StopSummerHunger initiative, the Food Bank is operating over many no-cost meal sites across its service area. Some sites serve breakfast, some serve lunch and some serve both.
At the time of this update there are 2 sites in Durham, and 19 in Raleigh. See the current list of sites here.
Summer Nutrition Program for Kids
Summer Nutrition Program for Kids — North Carolina offers free meals to kids up to age 18 at sites across the state. Find meals here. You’ll find a link to maps in English and Spanish. Enter the address you’re looking for and adjust the range to find sites.
Wake County Summer Food
Wake County Cooperative Extension supports its partners in establishing and enhancing summer food sites across the county. Though they do not directly manage or maintain any sites, they work hard to share the most up-to-date site lists and summer meal information with residents of Wake County.
Find the current list of summer food sites at wake.gov/summer-food.
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate.
However, sometimes things change without notice, and it’s also possible that we can make a mistake.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
More Kids’ Events in the Triangle
Please check out our big list of free and cheap kids’ events in the Triangle or look at a quick list here:
