FREE SUMMER MEALS · AGES 1–18
Summer Food Service at FoodChain
Free, from-scratch meals for Lexington kids and teens all summer long, made with fresh, local Kentucky produce.
FoodChain became a Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sponsor in 2019 and continues to work with neighborhood centers and summer camps to provide meals to Lexington youth. SFSP provides free meals to youth ages 1–18 during the months school is not in session.
150,000+
Meals served to youth
2019
SFSP sponsor since
25+
Kentucky farms sourced
Supporting Local Farmers to Feed People
Every summer meal is scratch-made with care, prioritizing fresh, whole ingredients. We work directly with Kentucky farmers to source vibrant, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and use rescued and donated food to stretch our impact and reduce waste. Each week we aim to include at least one Kentucky-grown fruit, introducing kids to the delicious variety grown right here in our state, building a food system that supports both farmers and families.
FoodChain’s Summer Meals in 2026
How the SUN Meals program works
The SUN Meals program helps ensure children and teens have the nutrition they need when school is out. Free summer meals, funded by the USDA, are available to anyone ages 18 and under at meal sites across the state. At open or drop-in sites, families do not need to apply or show proof of income. Meals are served at safe places like schools, churches, parks, and community centers, and many sites offer fun learning and recreational activities too.
Where to Find Summer Meals
FoodChain summer meal sites and schedules
Help Us Feed Kids This Summer
Want to learn more or serve meals in your community? We’d love your help.