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Summer Food Service Program for Children

The Food Service Program for Children provides meals at City community centers, parks, schools, apartment complexes, public housing, churches, and at non-profit organizations during the summer.

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Food Service Program for Children

505-767-5811

Summer 2024 Food Service Program

Please note that dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Please check this page regularly for the most up-to-date information.

Locations, Dates, Times, and Menus

  • Food distribution at local park locations begin June 3.
  • Food distribution at CABQ community centers begin June 17.
  • Meals will be served at each site for one hour on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Summer Breakfast and Lunch Menus for 2024 Coming Soon
  • PDF Site Listing

Program Rules

  • Children must be present and between the ages of 1–18 to receive a meal 
  • All meals will be served on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Must receive entire meal, including milk
  • Each child will receive one meal
  • Meals will not be given to adults without child present
  • Children must eat their meal at the site. Meals cannot be taken off site.
  • Clean up your area when you are done
  • Respect others around you and have FUN! 

Note: The City of Albuquerque program is separate from meals administered at sites in unincorporated Bernalillo County. To find a meal site outside the city limits, visit Bernalillo County's website. To view

Summer Meals Volunteer Opportunities

We are looking for volunteers to facilitate summer meals at park locations across Albuquerque.  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the summer meal program visit our Volunteer Opportunity Page.

 

A city employee hands a packaged lunch to a child in a park.

2024 Summer Meal Sites

Data is current as of May 7, 2024.

Sites are subject to change. Locations marked with an *asterisk include APS Story Time In the Park

PDF Site Listing

Starting Monday, June 3

  • ABQ Childrens Academy, 9924 Menaul Blvd. NE
  • Abundant Life Christian School, 2851 Arenal Rd SW
  • Bandelier Elementary (Child Choice), 3309 Pershing Ave. SE
  • Chaparrel Elementary School, 6325 Milne Rd NW
  • Christina Duncan Charter (RGEC), 1900 Atrisco NW
  • First Fruit Christian Academy, 500 Oliver Dr. NW
  • Janet Kahn School (RGEC), 9717 Indian School NE
  • Legacy Church, 7201 Central Ave NW
  • Mission Achievement & Success Charter SE (YMCA), 1718 Yale Blvd SE
  • Mission Achievement & Success Charter SW (YMCA), 1255 Old Coors Sr SW
  • Montezuma Elem School (Child Choice), 1616 Richmond Dr NE
  • Mountain Mahogany Comm School, 5014 4th St NW
  • North Valley Academy (RGEC), 7939 4th St NW
  • Seven Bar Elementary (RGEC), 4501 7Bar Loop Rd NW
  • Sombra Del Monte (Child Choice), 9110 Shoshone NE
  • WIC - Heights, 7200 Montgomery NE
  • YMCA - Grace Church, 6901 San Antonio NE
  • YMCA - Horn, 4901 Indian School NE
  • YMCA - St. Pauls Church, 9500 Constitution NE

Starting Wednesday, June 5 - *Story Time In the Park

  • *4-H Park, Indian School & Prospect NW
  • *Alamosa Park, Sunset Gardens & Bataan SW
  • Alvarado Park, 5600 Hannett Ave NE
  • Avalon Park, 90th & Starboard NW
  • *Aztec Park, Moon & Headingly NE
  • Bennie Aragon Park, 1215 Cerrilos Rd SW
  • *Burton Park, Carlisle & Kathryn SE
  • *Chelwood Park, Nakomis & Fruit NE
  • City View Park, Copper & Jewel NE
  • Conchas Park, Claremont & Parsifal NE
  • Coronado Village Mobile Home, 8401 Pan American Frwy NE

Starting Wednesday, June 5 Continued - *Story Time In the Park

  • Desert Springs Park, 7627 Blue Avena Ave SW
  • El Rancho Atrisco Park, Ladera & Los Tretos NW
  • Goodrich Park, 200 Delamar Rd. NW
  • *Grisham Park, Veranda & Hoyle NE
  • *Jade Park, San Francisco & Ray NE
  • Lynnewood Park, Nakomis & Los Arboles NE
  • Marquez Park (KAFB), Pennsylvania & Gibson SE
  • *Martineztown North Park, Edith & McKnight NE
  • Meadwobrook Mobile Home Park, 7401 San Pedro NW
  • Mesa Verde Park, Marquette & Tennessee NE
  • *Montgomery Park, San Mateo & Ponderosa NE
  • Pat Hurley Upper Park, 5035 Bluewater Rd NW
  • *Quigley Park Claremont, Pl & San Pedro NE
  • Ranchos de Palomas Park, Wyoming & Palomas NE
  • *Sagebrush Church, 414 Charleston SE
  • *Sandia Vista Park, Chico & Jane NE
  • *Santa Fe Village Park, Bogart & Montano NW
  • Sister Cities Park, McKinney & Harper NE
  • Snow Heights Park, Constitution & Bellamah NE
  • Sun Plaza Apts., 4400 Montgomery NE
  • Sun Point Park Apts., 4057 Montgomery NE
  • Sunrise Terrace Park, 102nd St & Paso Fino
  • Tierra West Mobile Home Park, 224 Atrisco Vista Blvd SW
  • *Tiguex Park, 19th St. & Mountain NW
  • *Tingley Fields Park, 913 Atlantic SW
  • *Tower Park, 86th & Tower SW
  • Unser & Central Library, 8081 Central Ave. NW
  • Valley Garden Park, 4632 Valley Park Rd.SW
  • Valley Pool Park, San Isidro & Valley Pool Rd.NW
  • Villa Hermosa Apartments, 2600 Americare Ct. NW
  • West Bluff Park, Ian & Alamogordo NW
  • *Westgate Community Park, Cartagena & Valley View SW
  • WIC Southeast Heights, 7525 Zuni SE
  • Wilson Park, San Pedro & Anderson SE

Starting June 10, 11 & 12

  • African-Amer. Perf. Arts, San Pedro & Copper NE - Tuesday, June 11
  • *Emerson Elem School Park, 620 Georgia SE - Tuesday, June 11
  • Emerson Elem School, 620 Georgia SE - Tuesday, June 11
  • Hawthorn Elem School (RGEC), 420 General Somevell NE - Tuesday, June 11
  • Hiland Theatre, 4604 Central Ave SE - Monday, June 10
  • Juntos Kids Club, 9212 Trumbull SE - Monday, June 10
  • Kirtland Elem/ Kirtland Korner, 3530 Gibson Blvd SE - Wednesday, June 12

Starting Monday, June 17

  • Alamosa CC, 6900 Gonzales Rd. SW
  • Barelas CC, 801 Barelas SW
  • Carlos Rey Elementary PG, 1215 Cerillos SW
  • Cesar Chavez CC, 7505 Kathryn SE
  • Dennis Chavez CC, 715 Kathryn SE
  • Griegos Elementary PG, 4040 San Isidro NW
  • Heights CC, 823 Buena Vista SE
  • Herman Sanchez CC, 1830 Williams SE
  • Holiday Park CC, 11710 Comanche NE
  • Inez Elementary-(Child Choice), 1700 Pennsylvania NE
  • Jeanne Bellamah CC, 11516 Summer NE
  • Los Duranes CC, 2920 Leopoldo NW
  • Manzano Mesa Youth Program, 501 Elizabeth SE
  • McKinley CC, 3401 Monroe NE
  • Mesa Verde CC, 7900 Marquette NE
  • Painted Sky Elementary Play+, 8101 Gavin Rd NW
  • Rudolpho Anaya Play+, 2800 Vermejo Park Dr SW
  • Singing Arrow CC, 13200 Wenonah Ave SE
  • Snow Park CC, 9501 Indian School Rd NE
  • Susie Rayos Marmon Elem, 6401 Iliff NW
  • Taylor Ranch CC, 4900 Kachina NW
  • Thomas Bell CC, 3001 University SE
  • West Mesa CC, 5500 Glenrio NW
  • Westgate CC, 10001 De Vargas RD SW
  • Whittier CC, 1110 Quincy SE
  • Wilson Middle School, 1138 Cardenas Dr SE
  • Native American Comm. Academy, 1000 Indian School Rd NW - Monday, June 24

Map: Free Lunch Locations

 

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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Las agencias estatales o locales de SNAP y FDPIR, y sus beneficiarios secundarios, deben publicar el siguiente Aviso de No Discriminación:

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