USDA Summer Meals for Kids (Tennessee)

Food Assistance · Tennessee · Free

Free nutritious meals for children and teens 18 and under at sites across Tennessee during summer break when school meal programs are not in session. No registration is required and meals are provided regardless of income. To find the nearest summer meal site, text FOOD to 304-304, call 1-866-348-6479, or visit the USDA site locator online. Sites include parks, libraries, community centers, and schools.

Contact & Details

Address: Sites statewide — text FOOD to 304-304

Phone: 1-866-348-6479

Hours: Summer months; meal times vary by site

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