Summer meals in North Seattle for kids age 1-18
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
North Seattle locations for kids to eat during the summer school break, through August 21, 2026.
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Summer food: Sun Bucks
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Your child could be eligible for SUN Bucks!
SUN Bucks provides families with $120 per eligible child during the summer.
Visit FreeSummerMeals.org to check your eligibility and learn how to apply.
Visit FreeSummerMeals.org to check your eligibility and learn how to apply.
Free meals for kids at The Y - and for all ages at Ronald Café and PoPY's Café
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Monday - Friday 12:00pm to 1:00pm free meals for kids are served in the Dale Turner YMCA lobby from June 22 - August 21, 2026.
Thank you to our food partner Hunger Intervention Program for all you do to nourish our community.
- Hot, sit-down meals with take-out options
- When: Thursdays, 5:30–6:30pm (or earlier if meals run out)
- Where: Ronald United Methodist Church, 17839 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline
- Hot, takeaway meals only
- When: Wednesdays, 5:00–6:00pm (or earlier if meals run out)
- Where: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 14514 20th Ave NE, Shoreline
Free meals for children and teens up to age 18
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Free meals are available this summer for all children and teens up to age 18. No registration or Shoreline enrollment required.- Echo Lake Elementary, 19345 Wallingford Ave. N
- July 7–30, 2026 Monday–Thursday
- Breakfast 8:50–9:20 am
- Lunch 11:25–11:55 am
- June 22–August 21, Monday–Friday (no service July 4)
- Dale Turner YMCA, 19290 Aurora Ave N 12:00–1:00 pm
- Ballinger Homes, 2200 NE 201st Pl.: 12:00–1:00 pm
- Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St.: 12:30–1:30 pm
- Call 1-866-348-6479 or 1-877-842-6273 (en Español)
- Text "FOOD" or "COMIDA" to 509-509
- Visit https://www.hungerfreewa.org/schoolmeals
Summer Meals for Kids at Echo Lake Elementary starting July 7, 2026
Friday, June 5, 2026
Summer Meal Site Finder
Families can text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 509-509 to instantly find nearby summer meal sites. The service is fast, free, and available in English and Spanish.
Families can text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 509-509 to instantly find nearby summer meal sites. The service is fast, free, and available in English and Spanish.
Meals will be served at the following location:
Fine print and legalese
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: can be obtained online, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation.
The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Event with five chefs to raise funds for Hunger Intervention Program May 29, 2026
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
A World of Flavor!
Friday May 29, 2026 from 6-8pm
Hunger Intervention Program
Join the Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) on Friday May 29, 2026 for their fundraiser, A World of Flavor!
Their goal is to raise $10,000 at this event, with all proceeds going to HIP’s Summer Meals program this year.
Their goal is to raise $10,000 at this event, with all proceeds going to HIP’s Summer Meals program this year.
This event will feature five chefs of distinct culinary and cultural backgrounds. Each chef will showcase their skills by serving two small dishes central to their food culture in booths decorated to tell a story of the dishes’ importance.
You’ll have time to mix and mingle, enjoy the tasting menu paired with drinks, and get to know the chefs and their stories before sitting down for a short program at 7pm.
More about the chefs, the cuisines they will be cooking from, and the program we will be raising money for on the HIP website
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You’ll have time to mix and mingle, enjoy the tasting menu paired with drinks, and get to know the chefs and their stories before sitting down for a short program at 7pm.
More about the chefs, the cuisines they will be cooking from, and the program we will be raising money for on the HIP website
Gov. Ferguson joins U.S. Rep. Larsen to discuss impacts of federal SNAP cuts
Friday, August 22, 2025
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| Gov. Ferguson and U.S. Rep Rick Larsen in Lynnwood |
LYNNWOOD — At a listening session Thursday at Lynnwood Elementary School, Governor Bob Ferguson joined U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen and impacted community members to discuss the devastating impacts of federal cuts to food assistance programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
During the site visit to a local summer meals program, Governor Ferguson and Congressman Larsen served bagged lunches to children. Then, they heard personal stories from families, local nonprofits and Edmonds School District staff about how the Trump Administration’s attacks on the social safety net are disrupting efforts to feed hungry kids.
“President Trump and Republicans are attacking food assistance here in Northwest Washington state and across the country,” Rep. Larsen said.
Approximately 1 million Washingtonians use SNAP benefits every month to purchase food. Thirty-four percent of Washingtonians who rely on SNAP benefits are children. As a result of the budget bill passed by Congress last month, known as H.R. 1, every Washingtonian who relies on SNAP will see their benefits reduced.
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“The Trump Administration’s attacks on safety net programs like SNAP harm our most vulnerable Washingtonians, all to pay for tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans,” Governor Ferguson said. “This is not only morally wrong, it harms Washington’s economy and puts a strain on other programs that support our kids. We will continue to protect Washingtonians from these cruel policies.”
“President Trump and Republicans are attacking food assistance here in Northwest Washington state and across the country,” Rep. Larsen said.
“The long-term consequences of hungry families and children are profound. Not getting proper nutrition impacts kids’ ability to grow up strong and healthy. It impacts kids’ ability to focus in class. It impacts kids’ ability to play sports."
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| Gov. Ferguson joined children at a summer feeding site in Lynnwood |
Approximately 1 million Washingtonians use SNAP benefits every month to purchase food. Thirty-four percent of Washingtonians who rely on SNAP benefits are children. As a result of the budget bill passed by Congress last month, known as H.R. 1, every Washingtonian who relies on SNAP will see their benefits reduced.
At least 137,000 Washingtonians are at risk of losing their SNAP benefits altogether, due to new work requirements. H.R. 1 also made refugees and asylum seekers ineligible for assistance, affecting approximately 33,000 people.
The cuts will also cause ripple effects throughout the economy and put a strain on other food assistance programs, such as school districts’ free and reduced lunch programs.
The USDA estimates that every $1 in SNAP benefits generates more than $1.50 in local economic activity. The losses in SNAP spending will translate to $360 million annually that will not be spent at grocery stores, farmers markets and other retailers. Downstream that affects the workers at grocery stores and markets, as well as the farmers who supply them.
The SNAP cuts will also shift the administrative burden to Washington state. Specifically, when the state share of SNAP benefits starts Oct. 1, 2027, it could cost the state between $100 million and $300 million per year.
The cuts will also cause ripple effects throughout the economy and put a strain on other food assistance programs, such as school districts’ free and reduced lunch programs.
The USDA estimates that every $1 in SNAP benefits generates more than $1.50 in local economic activity. The losses in SNAP spending will translate to $360 million annually that will not be spent at grocery stores, farmers markets and other retailers. Downstream that affects the workers at grocery stores and markets, as well as the farmers who supply them.
The SNAP cuts will also shift the administrative burden to Washington state. Specifically, when the state share of SNAP benefits starts Oct. 1, 2027, it could cost the state between $100 million and $300 million per year.
Summer meals at five locations for kids up to 18 - Monday through Friday to August 29, 2025
Thursday, July 24, 2025
FREE FOOD for kids and teens ages 18 and under. No registration or application is required. Kids and teens do not need to be enrolled in Shoreline School District to receive meals.
2025 Meal locations and times:
Meal service is provided June 30th - August 29, 2025 every Monday through Friday unless otherwise noted. Echo Lake is Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday and is the only location serving breakfast and lunch.
Ballinger Homes
2200 NE 201st Place
6/30 - 8/29: Monday - Friday *
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Dale Turner YMCA
19290 Aurora Avenue N
6/30 - 8/29: Monday - Friday *
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Echo Lake Elementary School
19345 Wallingford Ave N
7/8 - 7/31: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Breakfast
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Lunch
Shoreline Library
345 NE 175th Street
6/30 - 8/29: Monday - Friday *
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Viv Apartments
14200 Linden Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133
6/30 - 8/29: Monday - Friday *
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Meals must be eaten on site at some locations.
Food and recreation for youth in north Seattle
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Running daily from June 30 to August 22, rain or shine, this program will be available at seven park locations across Seattle, including Northacres Park in north Seattle.
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Don’t miss this opportunity for fun, food, and community!
A free lunch and snack will be offered to youth ages 0 to 18. Free playground activities are open for kids and teens and may include arts, crafts, board games, and organized recreational games.
No fee, sign-up, or proof of identity or legal status is required to receive summer meals.
Federal program rules require kids and teens to be present to receive a meal and meals need to be eaten on-site. Parents and guardians are no longer able to pick up meals on behalf of their children.
Northacres Park 12718 1st Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98125 from 10am – 4pm
Summer Meals
A free lunch and snack will be offered to youth ages 0 to 18. Free playground activities are open for kids and teens and may include arts, crafts, board games, and organized recreational games.
No fee, sign-up, or proof of identity or legal status is required to receive summer meals.
Federal program rules require kids and teens to be present to receive a meal and meals need to be eaten on-site. Parents and guardians are no longer able to pick up meals on behalf of their children.
Northacres Park 12718 1st Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98125 from 10am – 4pm
Summer shouldn’t be the hungriest time of the year. Get access to nutritious food when school is out of session with 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 and 𝗦𝗨𝗡 𝗕𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀. Learn more at the link. Learn more here
Seattle Parks and Recreation Community Center locations offering the Summer Food Service Program include:
Seattle Parks and Recreation Community Center locations offering the Summer Food Service Program include:
Free summer meals for kids and teens ages 18 and under
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
FREE FOOD for kids and teens ages 18 and under. No registration or application is required. Kids and teens do not need to be enrolled in Shoreline School District to receive meals.
2025 Meal locations and times
Meal service is provided June 30 - August 29, 2025 every Monday through Friday unless otherwise noted.
Ballinger Homes
2200 NE 201st Place
6/30 - 8/29: Monday - Friday *
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Dale Turner YMCA
19290 Aurora Avenue N
6/30 - 8/29: Monday - Friday *
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Echo Lake Elementary School
19345 Wallingford Avenue N
7/8 - 7/31: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Breakfast
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Lunch
Shoreline Library
345 NE 175th Street
6/30 - 8/29: Monday - Friday *
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Viv Apartments
14200 Linden Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98133
6/30 - 8/29: Monday - Friday *
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
*No meal service July 4th
Meals must be eaten on site at some locations.
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Shoreline School District will be offering free meals to kids and teens, ages 1 to 18 July 8-31, 2025
Thursday, June 12, 2025
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Echo Lake Elementary School 19345 Wallingford Ave N
- Breakfast: 9:00 - 9:15am
- Lunch: 11:30 - 11:45am
To locate more summer meal sites in our area, call 1-866-348-6479 or visit the Summer Meal Finder or text "FOOD" or "COMIDA" to 509-509.
Sun Bucks provide food support for families
Thursday, June 5, 2025
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| Use Sun Bucks at our Farmers Markets |
Get grocery help this summer with SUN Bucks!
SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, is a federal program that supports families who lose access to free school meals over the summer months.
Eligible families will receive an allotment of $120 for each eligible child to help cover the cost of groceries when school is out of session.
Similar to SNAP (Basic Food), SUN Bucks can be used to buy food at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other locations. Learn more here
You can use your Sun Bucks at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market on Sunday, from 10am to 2pm.
Free summer meals and reading at the Shoreline library - ages 1 - 17
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Mondays - Fridays, June 24 -August 23, 2024 from 1-2pm
No lunch on July 4.
Nourish your body and brain while you read this summer. Enjoy a FREE lunch and be a Summer Reader! Meals must be eaten on-site. Healthy HIP Packs (food and snacks for the weekend) will be available on Fridays.
Ages 1 to 18.
Registration not required. Seating is limited.
In partnership with Hunger Intervention Program.
Dale Turner YMCA
19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lake City Farmers Market
Dinner: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Thursdays only, begins on 6/27
Lake City Library
12501 28th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
Lunch: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Free summer meals for children under 18 from Shoreline School District
Thursday, June 13, 2024
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| Photo courtesy OSPI |
The Shoreline School District announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for children. Meals are available at no charge to children 18 years of age and younger.
Meals will be served at the following locations:
Resources
- National Hunger Hotline 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) For Spanish, families can call 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273)
- United Way Summer Meals Locator - English or Spanish.
- Texting Line - Families may text “Food” or “Comida” to 304-304 to find free summer meals near them.
- Meal Site Locator website
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form or available from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Free summer meal program for any child 18 and younger at Echo Lake Elementary School and Shorecrest High School
Thursday, June 15, 2023
The Shoreline School District announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for children. Meals are available at no charge to children 18 years of age and younger.
Meals will be served at the following locations:
Echo Lake Elementary School
19345 Wallingford Ave. N
Shoreline, WA 98133
July 11 - Aug 3, 2023
Tues, Wed, Thur
11:20 - 11:35 AM
Shorecrest High School
15343 25th Ave. NE
Shoreline, WA 98155
July 11 - Aug 3, 2023
Tues, Wed, Thur
11:00 - 11:25 AM
USDA Resources
19345 Wallingford Ave. N
Shoreline, WA 98133
July 11 - Aug 3, 2023
Tues, Wed, Thur
11:20 - 11:35 AM
Shorecrest High School
15343 25th Ave. NE
Shoreline, WA 98155
July 11 - Aug 3, 2023
Tues, Wed, Thur
11:00 - 11:25 AM
USDA Resources
- Families can call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479)
- For Spanish, families can call 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273)
- Summer Meals Locator: English or Spanish.
- USDA National Hunger Hotline can be reached Monday-Friday No Kid Hungry Resource
- Texting Line: Families may text “Food” or “Cominda” to 304-304 to find free summer meals near them.
Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) - nine meal sites across North Seattle and Shoreline this summer
Friday, June 9, 2023
Summer is just around the corner and HIP's Summer Eats program is about to begin!
This year they'll be serving fresh, healthy lunches five days a week at nine meal sites across North Seattle and Shoreline.
Help spread the word so more kids can get the nutrition they need to enjoy their summer vacation.
Pandemic food benefits approved for some children this summer
Thursday, July 28, 2022
These benefits will help buy groceries while children are home during the summer months. P-EBT benefits can be used to shop at any grocery store, farmers market, or food retailer certified to accept SNAP/EBT.
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) food benefits are available to families with young children who are eligible for Basic Food benefits as well as school-aged children who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meal programs. The Public Charge rule does not apply to P-EBT benefits and will not impact immigration status.
Families can Sign Up for Up-To-Date Information
Families can sign up for text message alerts about the status of their child’s P-EBT by going to textpebt.dshs.wa.gov
Families Can Still Access Summer Meals
P-EBT benefits do not replace any food assistance program already offered, including free summer meals. Families can continue participating in a summer meal program at their local schools and community locations, even if they receive P-EBT benefits.
P-EBT Plan Information
The Children Under 6 and Summer 2022 P-EBT programs will be available as follows:
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) food benefits are available to families with young children who are eligible for Basic Food benefits as well as school-aged children who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meal programs. The Public Charge rule does not apply to P-EBT benefits and will not impact immigration status.
Families can Sign Up for Up-To-Date Information
Families can sign up for text message alerts about the status of their child’s P-EBT by going to textpebt.dshs.wa.gov
Families Can Still Access Summer Meals
P-EBT benefits do not replace any food assistance program already offered, including free summer meals. Families can continue participating in a summer meal program at their local schools and community locations, even if they receive P-EBT benefits.
P-EBT Plan Information
The Children Under 6 and Summer 2022 P-EBT programs will be available as follows:
- P-EBT Children Under 6 program: Qualifying children under age 6 who live in a household that receives Basic Food benefits (the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Washington state’s Food Assistance Program) may receive $43 for each month they received Basic Food assistance from September 2021 – June 2022.
- Summer 2022 P-EBT program: Qualifying children under age 6 as well as school-aged children will receive a one-time lump sum of $391 per child to cover the summer period through July and August 2022. School-aged children enrolled in Washington state schools that operate the NSLP who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals are eligible for Summer 2022 P-EBT benefits. Children under 6 will receive benefits under this plan as long as they receive Basic Food assistance during July and August.
P-EBT Contact Center
For full details and additional questions about P-EBT benefits, families can visit dshs.wa.gov/PEBT or call the P-EBT Contact Center at 833-518-0282 between 8am and 5pm PT, Monday-Friday (except observed holidays).
For full details and additional questions about P-EBT benefits, families can visit dshs.wa.gov/PEBT or call the P-EBT Contact Center at 833-518-0282 between 8am and 5pm PT, Monday-Friday (except observed holidays).
Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens @ the Shoreline Library
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Mondays - Fridays,
June 21 - August 26, 2022
from 1-2pm
Ages 1 to 18.
Nourish your body and brain while you read this summer. Enjoy a FREE lunch and be a Summer Reader!
Ages 1 to 18.
Nourish your body and brain while you read this summer. Enjoy a FREE lunch and be a Summer Reader!
Healthy HIP Packs (food and snacks for the weekend) will be available on Fridays.
In-person event. Seating is limited. No registration required. Safety guidelines and current protocol followed.
In-person event. Seating is limited. No registration required. Safety guidelines and current protocol followed.
Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155
In partnership with Hunger Intervention Program.
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In partnership with Hunger Intervention Program.
CORRECTION: HIP has not finalized summer lunch locations
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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| Photo courtesy OSPI |
They will be published at a later time, along with the other organizations that provide summer food as they announce their schedules.
Shoreline School District announces locations for free summer lunches for children and teens 18 and under
Monday, May 23, 2022
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| Photo courtesy OSPI |
Locations and times:
Shorewood High School
17300 Fremont Ave. N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Lunch time: 11:00-11:15 am
Meridian Park Elementary
17077 Meridian Ave. N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Lunch time: 11:20-11:35 am
No registration or application is required. Meals must be eaten on site.
17300 Fremont Ave. N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Lunch time: 11:00-11:15 am
Meridian Park Elementary
17077 Meridian Ave. N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Lunch time: 11:20-11:35 am
No registration or application is required. Meals must be eaten on site.
Children do not need to be enrolled in Shoreline Schools to receive meals.
To locate more summer meal sites in our area, call 1-866-348-6479 or visit the summer meal finder.
Update: Hunger Intervention sites will be published at a later time.
Update: Hunger Intervention sites will be published at a later time.
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