Getting started.
Who this helps
Any child age 18 or younger can get free meals at an approved site. Sites are in areas with many low-income children.
How to get started
Children can receive free meals at an approved site during the summer.
Call Maine DOE.
Call Kaitlin Fayle, the DOE's Summer Food Service Program contact, at (207) 592-4198 with program questions.
Visit an approved site.
After confirming a site and serving time, visit that approved location during meal service.
How they can help.
Maine DOE Child Nutrition staff supports the program. Approved sites may serve breakfast, lunch or supper, and snacks.
- Free breakfast at approved sites.
- Free lunch or supper at approved sites.
- Free snacks at approved sites.
A few questions before you go.
Check how the service works, when it is available, and any costs. Ask about communication or accessibility support if you need it.
- Where are meals being served near me?
- What times are meals served?
- What kinds of meals and snacks are available?
- Can children take meals to go?