Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

Jul 8, 2026 | Beverly Bootstraps, Food Assistance

Brought to you by Project Bread in partnership with the Massachusetts’ Department of Education and local school and community meal providers, Summer Eats sites across the state provide free meals to all kids and teens, no identification or registration required. Caregivers can rest easier knowing meals are off their hands, and use that time and energy to focus on everything else on their to-do list.

To find a site near you, visit: https://projectbread.org/summer-eats-program or call 1-800-645-8333.

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