With the school year ending, free Summer Eats meals will begin soon on Thursday, June 20th, in Springfield! All kids and teens 18 and under can eat meals for free; no sign-up is required, and no questions are asked. Just visit the Summer Eats sites throughout the summer at the time listed on our website.

This summer, kids and teens eat free at meal sites throughout Springfield! Kids and teens must be present to receive a meal and are required to eat on-site. Many sites will host fun, kid-friendly activities throughout the summer! For more information on fun activities and to track down our food truck, follow Home Grown Springfield on social media @homegrownsps or visit our website at www.homegrownspringfield.org 

Chase the Flavor: Follow the Summer Eats Food Truck

From June 20th to July 5th, the Springfield Summer Eats food truck will hit the road, bringing nutritious meals directly to the community during the early days of the summer. The vibrant food truck will make daily stops at Hubbard Park, Nathan Bill Park, Ruth Elizabeth Park, and Van Horn Park to serve lunch. The service will run Monday through Friday. For more information on serving times, visit www.homegrownspringfield.org.

Summer Kickoff Family Picnic: Jaime Ulloa Park, Morgan Street

On June 21st, the Home Grown Springfield Sodexo team will join the New North Citizens Council for a summer kick-off family picnic in the park between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Join us for free meals, games, giveaways, entertainment, community resources, and more.

Are you a community organization looking to become a meal site for summer 2024? If an organization is interested in becoming a meal site for summer 2024 or if you have questions and want to learn more about the program, call 413-787-7111.