Valley school districts and libraries are offering free meals throughout the summer for children and teens in need of healthy, nutritious foods.
Mesa Public Schools
The district says kids and teens 18 and under can get nutritious meals at no cost at a variety of locations throughout the city of Mesa. You do not need to sign up or prove income eligibility to get the free meal.
Adults can get breakfasts for $2.75 and lunches for $4.75.
A majority of the locations will serve meals Monday through Thursday from June 3-20, but some locations have extended date ranges. See the full schedule and list of locations here.
Mesa Public Schools says there are more than 31,000 kids who get free or reduced-cost meals during the school year.
Imagine Schools East Mesa Elementary and Middle School
Breakfast will be served from 8-8:30 a.m. and lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The dates for meals will be May 30-June 30 and July 10-28. Get more information here.
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Phoenix Union High School District
Phoenix Union High School District is also offering free meals for kids 18 and younger from May 28-June 27.
Meals will be offered at various high schools around the district from 7:15-8:15 for breakfast and 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for lunch.
Adults can accompany kids and buy breakfasts for $2.75 and lunch for $4.75.
See the full list of locations and schedule here.
Dysart Unified School District
Dysart Unified School District will host the annual Summer Feeding Program with free breakfast and lunch for kids 18 and under from June 5-29.
Breakfast and lunch will be served Monday through Thursday at El Mirage Elementary School (13500 North El Mirage, AZ 85335) and Surprise Elementary School (12907 W Greenway Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374).
Breakfast will be served from 8-9 a.m. and lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m.
Meals for adults are $1.75 for breakfast and $3.50 for lunch.
Avondale Public Libraries
Kids and teens (0-18) can get one free meal per day from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cafe is open at both public library locations Monday-Saturday from May 22 to August 7. For more information, click here.
Chandler Unified School District
Everyone 18 and younger is welcome and no registration is required to cool off, hang out, and enjoy a free meal at four main locations in Chandler. There are also smaller locations that will be serving meals (see that information in the link below).
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served at different locations.
- Chandler High (near football stadium):
191 W Oakland St., Room 14
Weekdays, May 28th – July 16th (Excluding July 4th)
Breakfast: 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Andersen Jr. High School:
1255 N Dobson Rd.
Weekdays, June 3rd – July 16th (Excluding July 4th)
Breakfast: 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. - Folley Public
Pool 600 E Fairview St.
Weekdays, May 28th to June 28th (Excluding July 4th)
Dinner: 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Arrowhead Public Pool
1475 W. Erie St.
Weekdays, May 28th to June 28th (Excluding July 4th)
Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Lunch: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Get more information and a full schedule here.
Roosevelt Elementary School District
Roosevelt Elementary School District will be serving meals for kids and teens ages 18 and younger from May 28 through July 26. Please see locations, dates, and times below for each location:
(Breakfast 7:15-8:30 a.m., Lunch 10:00-11:15 a.m.) **Meals will not be served on June 19, July 4, and July 5
May 28-July 3 - Monday thru Friday:
M.O. Bush Elementary School 602 East Siesta Drive Phoenix, Arizona 85042
John R. Davis Elementary School 6209 S. 15th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85041
Ignacio Conchos Elementary School 1718 W Vineyard Phoenix, Arizona 85041
C. O. Greenfield Elementary School 7009 South 10th Street Phoenix, Arizona 85042
Cesar Chavez Leadership Academy 4001 South 3rd Street Phoenix, Arizona 85040
July 8-July 18 - Monday thru Thursday: Cesar Chavez Leadership Academy 4001 South 3rd Street Phoenix, Arizona 85040
July 8-July 26 - Monday thru Thursday: C. O. Greenfield Elementary School 7009 South 10th Street Phoenix, Arizona 85042
Gilbert Public Schools
Four school locations within Gilbert Public Schools boundaries have been qualified to provide meals, and children may participate no matter where they live and they do not need to register.
One free breakfast and one free lunch to children 18 years old and younger will be offered at the following schools this summer:
Boulder Creek Elementary – 8045 E. Portobello Ave, Mesa, AZ 85212: May 30 - July 16, Breakfast 7:30 - 9 a.m. (Mon - Fri), Lunch Noon to 1 p.m. (Mon - Fri) - CLOSED July 4th for Holiday
Harris Elementary – 1820 S. Harris Drive, Mesa, AZ 85204: June 3 - 27, Breakfast 7:30 - 9 a.m. (Mon - Thursday), Lunch 11 a.m. to Noon (Mon - Thursday) - CLOSED July 4th for Holiday
Mesquite Junior - 130 W. Mesquite Street, Gilbert, AZ 85233: May 30 - July 16, Breakfast 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. (Mon - Fri), Lunch Noon to 1 p.m. (Mon - Fri) - CLOSED July 4th for Holiday
Oak Tree Elementary – 505 W. Houston Avenue, Gilbert AZ 85233: May 30 - July 16, Breakfast 7:30 - 9 a.m. (Mon - Fri) Lunch Noon to 1 p.m. (Mon - Fri) - CLOSED July 4th for Holiday
Deer Valley Unified Schools
Constitution Elementary School: 18440 N. 15th Ave.
June 3 - July 26, 2024* (Monday - Thursday) Closed July 1 - July 5
Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.; Lunch 11 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Beuf Community Center - 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.
Through July 26, 2024* (Monday - Friday) Closed May 27, June 19, and July 4
Breakfast: 8-9 a.m.; Lunch: 11 a.m. -12 p.m.
Deer Valley Community Center - 2001 W. Wahalla Ln.
Now - July 26, 2024* (Monday - Friday) Closed May 27, June 19, July 4
Lunch: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Snack: 2:30-4 p.m.
Glendale Elementary School District
Free for ages 1-18. June 3 - July 25, Monday - Thursday
GESD System of Care Center
Breakfast: 8 - 8:30 a.m.
Lunch 1-1:30 p.m.
Challenger
Breakfast: 7:15-8 a.m.
Lunch: 10:45- 11:45 a.m.
Desert Spirit
Breakfast: 7:15-8 a.m.
Lunch: 10:45- 11:45 a.m.
William C. Jack
Breakfast: 8:15- 9 a.m.
Lunch: 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
American
Breakfast: 8:15- 9 a.m.
Lunch: 11:45 am. - 12:45 p.m.
Orange Grove
Breakfast: 8-8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Heroes Park
Lunch: 12- 1p.m.
Pioneer Park
Lunch: 12 - 1 p.m.
Bus Route:
Ocotillo Park: 11:30 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Clavelito Park: 12- 12:20 p.m.
Lawrence Park: 12:30 -12:50 p.m.
Tolleson Union High School District
Breakfast and lunch. No cost to kids 1-18 years old. May 29 - June 27, Monday - Thursday
Copper Canyon High School & West Point High School
Breakfast: 8:10-8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 12- 12:30 p.m.
Peoria Unified School District
Breakfast, snacks and lunch will be free to any child who is 18 and under. For adults who are 19 and older, breakfast will be available for $2.00, and lunch will be available for $4.00.
To view the full list of schools and schedule, click here.
Litchfield Elementary School District
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School
- June 3rd to July 19th
- No cost to students
- Breakfast $2.75 for adults 19& older
- Lunch $4.75 for adults 19 & older
Dreaming Summit Elementary School
- June 10th to June 27th (Mon -Thur)
- No cost to students
- Breakfast $2.75 for adults 19 & older
- Lunch $4.75 for adults 19 & older
Phoenix Public Libraries
Kids Café provides free meals for youth ages 18 and under. Meals are required to be consumed in the designated library space during scheduled meal times unless they are food backpacks (available only at Cesar Chavez Library at this time), which are meant to be picked up.
Hours of Service:
Burton Barr Central Library
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Cholla Library
Monday through Friday from 12 to 1 p.m.
Desert Sage Library
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.
Harmon Library
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday and Saturday from 2 to 2:30 p.m.
Juniper Library
Monday through Friday from 12 to 1 p.m.
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