Salem-Keizer Public Schools
Free Summer Meals Available for Students
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Salem-Keizer Public Schools is offering free summer meals for children and youth in the community, thanks to grant funds provided by the Oregon Department of Education.
Important Service Meal Information
Meals will be served hot and are only available to children and youth ages 1-18. Children and youth can receive one free meal each day, which must be eaten on site. School identification is not required. No grab-and-go meals will be provided or available during summer meals service.
Dates and Times
Meal sites will be open:
- June 22 to August 28, 2026*
- Monday through Friday
- 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
*Meal sites will be closed on July 3.
Locations
Meals will be provided on-site at the following school locations:
- Battle Creek Elementary School
- Claggett Creek Middle School
- Four Corners Elementary School
- Judson Middle School
- Lamb Elementary School
- McKay High School
- McNary High School
- South Salem High School
- Waldo Middle School
- West Salem High School
Frequently Asked Questions
Why aren’t we doing Grab-n-Go meals this summer?
Federal rules for summer meal programs have changed, and Salem-Keizer no longer qualifies for the Grab-n-Go meal option. Current rules require Salem-Keizer to offer summer meals that are eaten on site at our selected locations. To make sure children and youth can still receive free meals during the summer, our meal sites will be open five days a week.
How are the meal sites funded?
The Oregon Department of Education is providing our district with funding for summer meals through reimbursement. ODE requires meals to be eaten on site at our summer meal locations in order to be reimbursed.
Can young adults age 19 and older receive free meals?
Certain individuals who participate in public or private school programs may have access to free summer meals at our meal sites, even if they are older than 18. For example, students in our Community Transition Program are eligible for a free summer meal.
Community Resources
Marion Polk Food Share
Marion Polk Food Share believes that everyone should have enough to eat. Free groceries and hot meals are available through our network of Partner Agency programs and sites. At partnered food pantries, you are eligible for a food box if you meet the USDA 2026 Income Guideline. See the link below to learn more.
You do not have to provide: ID, proof of income, proof of address, or proof of citizenship to receive food.
Go to the Marion Polk Food Share website to get details
211info
211info provides information and referrals to more than 1,700 food resources across Oregon, including food pantries, farmers markets, community gardens, fresh food distribution, and summer food programs for youth.
Go to the 211info website for more information
Summer EBT Program
Summer EBT is a grocery benefits program. It helps families buy food for their school-aged children when school is out. Each summer, families will get one payment for each eligible child to buy groceries.