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Free Summer Meals

Free Summer Meals in Pima County

When school is out for the summer, finding free meals for children can be a big concern for families. Thankfully, there are many resources available to help families find free meals for their children during the summer months.

You can easily locate nearby meal programs using websites that allow you to search by zip code. Many organizations also collaborate with food banks and other community groups to provide free meals to kids and teens throughout the summer.

Be sure to explore these options for more information on locations and availability:

Free Summer Meals
  • Schools with Free Meals for Children:

    • Tucson Unified School District Food Services
        • This program provides free breakfast and lunch meals during the summer break. The meal service is also open to any child 18 years of age and younger living in the neighborhood who would like to participate in the meal program even if they are not registered in a summer program at that site.

    • Marana Unified School District Summer Food Program
        • Through MUSD’s Summer Food Program, select school locations and Marana Cares Mobile will provide free and healthy breakfast and lunch meals to all children 18 years and younger. Enrollment in a MUSD school is not required.

    • Flowing Wells Unified School District 

        • Summer Meal Program! Flowing Wells Unified School District is offering FREE nutritious meals for children 18 years and younger during summer break. If you have any questions, please call (520) 696-8622.

    • Ajo Unified School District Free Summer Meals
        • Ajo Unified School District will provide free summer meals to all children and teens aged 18 and under from June 1 through July 17, 2026. No registration or school enrollment is required. All youth in the community are welcome to participate in this program, which helps ensure access to healthy meals throughout the summer months.

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  • Community Food Distributions

    • Community Food Bank
        • Our mission is to change lives in the communities we serve by feeding the hungry today, and building a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow. From emergency food assistance and community gardens to a culinary training program and a farmers’ market: our programs and services are feeding the hungry today and building a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow.

    • Pima County Public Library 
        • Summer Snack Program: Monday through Friday, snacks are available for anyone under the age of 18. Individually wrapped portions are served all day while supplies last. Milk will also be provided. 
        • Arizona Summer Food Service Programs Locations Map

        • All Arizona kids and teens (ages 18 and under) are eligible for free meals through the Summer Food Service Program at participating schools and community sites across Arizona during the summer break. Meals include breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack and vary with each location. No applications or paperwork are needed. Children simply need to be present to receive their free, healthy meal.

    • SUN Bucks

      • The SUN Bucks Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program (SUN Bucks) is a partnership to provide grocery-buying benefits to low-income families with school-aged children who lose access to free or reduced-price school meals when schools are closed for the summer. For more information: https://des.az.gov/SUNBucks