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Adams 12 & Brighton 27J Free Summer Meals Program (Ages 1-18)

By Adams 12 Five Star Schools & Brighton 27J June 2, 2025

School's out, but free meals are still in! Here's how Adams 12 and Brighton 27J districts keep kids fed during summer break:

Adams 12 Five Star Schools Summer 2025 Meal Program

Breakfast & Lunch Locations:

LocationBreakfastLunchDaysDates Open
Coronado Hills Elementary8:30 - 9:0011:00 - 12:00M-THJune 9 - July 17
Hillcrest Elementary8:30 - 9:0011:00 - 12:00M-FJune 9 - July 25
Stukey Elementary8:30 - 9:0011:00 - 12:00M-THJune 9 - July 17
Thornton Elementary8:30 - 9:0011:00 - 12:00M-THJune 9 - July 17

Lunch Only Locations:

LocationLunchDaysDates Open
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary12:00 - 12:30M-FJune 4 - July 31
Glacier Peak Elementary12:00 - 12:30M-FJune 4 - July 31
Stellar Elementary12:00 - 12:30M-FJune 4 - July 31


Adults can purchase lunch for $5.

All locations will be closed on June 19 and July 4 in observance of federal holidays.


Brighton 27J Summer 2025 Meal Program

May 28 - August 1

Breakfast: 8 to 9 a.m., Lunch: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

  • Northeast Elementary, 1605 Longs Peak St., Brighton
  • Stuart Middle School, 15955 E. 101st Way, Commerce City
  • Vikan Middle School, 879 E. Jessup St., Brighton

Meal pickups, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursdays Only*, Henderson Elementary, 12301 E. 124th Ave., Henderson

No meals served or meal pickup Friday, July 4.

Breakfast and lunch free to children (ages 1 to 18). Adult meals are $4 for breakfast and $5 for lunch.

Healthy meals are provided, based on USDA nutrition guidelines, and no application or proof of income is needed



Find other locations in Colorado offering free summer meals.