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Summer Meal

Students eating in the cafeteria

Every summer Denver Public Schools participates in the Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally-funded, state-administered program and refers to the free meal program offered during summer months that provides nutritious meals to children 18 years and younger at no charge, regardless of income, race or religion.

The Summer Food Service Program helps children get the nutrition they need during the summer. During the school year, more than 18 million children receive free and reduced-price meals at school. During the summer, that number drops to about 3 million.  Summer programming provides nutritious breakfast and lunch meals to all children and.

Special Programs

What are the qualifications?

Any child between 1–18 years of age will receive a meal at no charge.

Adults can purchase a meal

  • Breakfast: $3.00
  • Lunch: $4.50

Is registration required?

No registration nor documentation is required.

Summer programming is generally offered at one third of DPS schools in neighborhoods with higher poverty concentration, and it is typically in coordination with summer programs or summer school.

The following rules apply:

  • Adults may not eat off a child’s plate.
  • All meals must be eaten on site.

Published June 1, 2022

Free Summer Meal Sites Return in 2022 This summer, all children 18 and younger are eligible for free weekday meals at any of the following locations. Adults can purchase breakfast at $3.00 and lunch at $4.50. Blackjack Pizza is served for lunch every Wednesday. All locations are closed on June 20 and July 4. Please note that menus, dates and times are Read More »