A Summer Meals Program For Children
Free healthy and nutritious summer meals are available for children (18 and under) when school is out.
The Rise & Shine Illinois campaign is a partnership between Share Our Strength, the nation’s leading child anti-hunger organization and partner organizations throughout Illinois. The campaign aims to end childhood hunger by using proven strategies, including increasing access to federally-funded child nutrition programs including school breakfast and summer meal programs.
Find a summer meal site close to you by calling (800) 359-2163 or texting FoodIL to 877877. Visit summermealsillinois.org for more information.
The Summer Feeding Program is proudly sponsored by the following organizations in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Illinois State Board of Education:
FSP, Archdiocese of Chicago, Nutrition Services , Chicago Public Schools , Chicago Department of Family and Support Services , Chicago Housing Authority, Eastern Illinois Food Bank, Northern Illinois Food Bank, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Illinois Coalition for Community Services, Illinois Hunger Coalition, St. Louis Area Food Bank
Summer Meals Video on YouTube
During the school year, many Illinois children receive at least two meals a day at school via the National School Breakfast and Lunch programs. The Summer Food Service Program is designed to ensure that children continue to receive these important meals during the summer.
