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Colorado Kids Can Fuel Up on Free Breakfast and Lunch All Summer Long

Families have access to FREE breakfast, lunch, and snacks all summer long

June 9, 2023

The Summer Food Service Program is offering FREE breakfast, lunch, and snacks to children and teens of all economic backgrounds, ensuring that nutritious meals are available even when school is out for the summer.

Children (ages 18 and younger) are eligible for free meals on most weekdays at participating venues across the country.

Visit the Summer Meal Site Finder
or text "FOOD" to 304-304 to find the meal site closest to you.

To find a nearby meal site, simply use the handy meal finder tool below for participating venues, hours of operation, and contact info. Let's keep those tummies happy and full!

 

Dates and offerings may change without notice.
Site closures may include Juneteenth (June 19 or 20) and July 4th.
Please plan ahead in the event of holiday closures.

The venues listed below are open to the public. More locations will be added to the Summer Meals Site Finder tool throughout the summer, so check there for a more comprehensive list. 

THORNTON OPTIONS

Anythink Libraries Huron Street | Thornton
W ~ May 31 to August 8 @ 12pm-1pm

Aztec Villa | Thornton
W ~ June 6 to August 1 @ 1pm-2:30pm

Century Middle School | Thornton
M, T, W, Th, F ~ June 4 to June 29 @ 12pm-12:30pm

Community Park | Thornton
M~ June 4 to July 31 @ 1pm-2:30pm

Creekside Place | Thornton
M, T, W, Th, F ~ June 5 to July 31 @ 10am-12pm

Croke Drive Park | Thornton
M, T, W, Th, F ~ June 4 to July 30 @ 10am-12pm

Pine Lake Ranch | Thornton
F ~ June 8 to August 3 @ 1pm-2:30pm

Redwood Estates | Thornton
Th ~ June 4 to July 31 @ 1pm-2:30pm

Renaissance 88 Apartments | Thornton
F ~ June 8 to August 3 @ 10:30am-12pm

The Grove at Alta Ridge | Thornton
Th ~ June 7 to August 2 @ 1pm-2:30pm

The Overlook at Thornton | Thornton
M~ June 4 to July 30 @ 10:30am-12pm

Thornton Community Center (The Spot) | Thornton
T, W, Th, F ~ June 4 to August 10 @ 12pm-6:30pm

Village of Yorkshire | Thornton
W ~ June 6 to August 1 @ 10:30am-12pm

Woodland Hills | Thornton
Th ~ June 7 to August 2 @ 10:30am-12pm

NORTHGLENN OPTIONS

Malley Drive Elementary School | Northglenn
M, T, W, Th ~ June 4 to July 19 @ 8:30am-9am and 11:30am-12pm

Northglenn High School | Northglenn
M, T, W, Th, F ~ June 6 to June 30 @ 12pm-12:45pm
M, T, W, Th ~ July 3 to July 27 @ 12pm-12:45pm

STEM Lab | Northglenn
M, T, W, Th, F ~ June 4 to July 27 @ 12pm-12:30pm

Stukey Elementary School | Northglenn
M, T, W, Th ~ June 4 to July 19 @ 11:30am-12pm

WESTMINSTER OPTIONS

Alto at Westminster | Westminster
M, T, W, Th, F ~ June 3 to August 3 @ 11am-1pm

Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School | Westminster
M, T, W, Th, F ~ June 4 to July 27 @ 12pm-12:30pm

City Park Fitness Center | Westminster
M, T, W, Th, F ~ May 29 to August 4 @ 11am-1pm

Rocky Mountain Elementary School | Westminster
M, T, W, Th ~ June 4 to July 19 @ 11:30am-12pm

Westminster Center Park | Westminster
M, T, W, Th, F ~ May 29 to August 4 @ 11am-1pm

Westminster High School | Westminster
M, T, W, Th, F ~ May 29 to August 10 @ 8am-9am and 11am-1pm



For more food resources, visit COFoodFinder.org.


Families seeking food assistance for their children can also contact the USDA National Hunger Hotline, operated by Hunger Free America.

The hotline can be reached Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET.
Call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) for English
Call 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) for Spanish