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.
2026 Summer 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 & Menus
Food distribution at local park locations begins June 3 and at CABQ community centers begins June 15.
- Meals served Monday through Friday at various times.
- There is no meal service on Juneteenth, June 19, and Independence day, July 3.
- Meals will be served at each site for one hour on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
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, visit our Volunteer Opportunity Page.
2026 Summer Meal Sites
Data is current as of April 29, 2026. Sites are subject to change.
Locations marked with an *asterisk include APS Story Time In the Park.
View a PDF with Locations & Times
Lunch Starting June 1 - Breakfast Starting June 2
| Meal Site | Address | Breakfast Time | Lunch Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| African American Perf Arts | San Pedro & Anderson | 8:00-9:00 | 12:00-1:00 |
| Albuquerque Sign Language Academy | 225 Griegos NW | 8:00-8:30 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Legacy Church | 7201 Central Ave NW | 8:15-9:00 | 12:00-1:00 |
| Mission Achievement & Success Charter SW (YMCA) | 1255 Old Coors Dr SW | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Sombra Del Monte (Child Choice) | 9110 Shoshone NE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| YMCA Central Family | 201 University Blvd NE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:00-12:30 |
| YMCA Horn | 4901 Indian School NE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:00-12:30 |
| YMCA St. Pauls Church | 9500 Constitution NE | 8:30-9:15 | 11:30-12:30 |
| NM ECECD Child Care Serv. Pine Tree | 4801 Indian School Rd NE Bldg 2 | 10:00-1:00 |
Lunch Starting June 2 - Breakfast Starting June 3
| Meal Site | Address | Breakfast Time | Lunch Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABQ Children's Academy | 9924 Menaul Blvd NE | 9:00-9:30 | 12:00-1:00 |
| ABQ Homeschool Connection | 1410 San Pedro Dr NE | 8:00-8:30 | 11:30-12:30 |
| First Fruit Christian Academy | 500 Oliver Dr. NW | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Native American Comm Academy | 1000 Indian School Rd NW | 8:00-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
Starting Wednesday, June 3
| Meal Site | Address | Breakfast Time | Lunch Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandelier Elementary School | 3309 Pershing Ave SE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| 4-H Park | Indian School & Prospect NW | 11:00-12:30 | |
| Alamosa Park | Sunset Gardens & Bataan SW | 11:00-12:30 | |
| Avalon Park | 90th & Starboard NW | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Aztec Park | Moon & Headingly NE | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Burton Park | Carlisle & Kathryn SE | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Chelwood Park | 13205 San Juan NE | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Conchas Park | Claremont & Parsifal NE | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Desert Springs Park | 7627 Blue Avena Ave SW | 11:30-1:00 | |
| El Rancho Atrisco Park | Ladera & Los Tretos NW | 12:00-1:00 | |
| Grisham Park | Veranda & Hoyle NE | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Jade Park | San Francisco & Ray NE | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Lynnewood Park | Nakomis & Los Arboles NE | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Marquez Park (KAFB) | Pennsylvania & Gibson SE | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Montgomery Park | San Mateo & Ponderosa NE | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Pat Hurley Upper Park | 5035 Bluewater Rd NW | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Phil Chacon Park | 7600 Southern SE | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Quigley Park | Claremont Pl & San Pedro NE | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Sandia Vista Park | Chico & Jane NE | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Santa Fe Village Park | Bogart & Montano NW | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Sister Cities Park | McKinney & Harper NE | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Sun Plaza Apts. | 4400 Montgomery NE | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Sun Point Park Apts. | 4057 Montgomery NE | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Tierra West Mobile Home Park | 224 Atrisco Vista Blvd SW | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Tiguex Park | 19th St. & Mountain NW | 11:00-12:30 | |
| Tingley Fields Park | 913 Atlantic SW | 11:00-1:00 | |
| Tower Park | 86th & Tower SW | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Villa Hermosa Apartments | 2600 Americare Ct. NW | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Westgate Community Park | Cartagena & Valley View SW | 11:00-12:30 | |
| Westgate Heights Public Library | 1300 Delgado SW | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Westwood Village Apts | 901 68th St NW | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Wilson Park | San Pedro & Anderson | 11:30-1:00 |
Starting Tuesday, June 8
| Meal Site | Address | Lunch Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collet Elementary School | 2100 Morris NE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| E.G. Ross Elementary School | 6700 Palomas NE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Governor Bent Elementary School | 5700 Hendrix Rd NW | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Hawthorn Elementary School | 420 General Somervell NE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Janet Kahn | 9717 Indian School Rd NE | 8:30-9:30 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Mitchell Elementary School | 10121 Comanche Rd NE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Monte Vista Elementary School | 3211 Monte Vista Blvd NE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Mountain Mohogany Comm | 5014 4th St NW | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| North Valley Academy (RGEC) | 7939 4th St NW | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Sandia Base Elementary School | Bldg 21000 KAFB SE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Zia Elementary School | 440 Jefferson St NE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Zuni Elemenary School | 6300 Claremont Ave NE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Highland Baptist Church (Juntos) | 417 Palomas Dr SE | 11:45-12:30 |
Starting Tuesday, June 9
| Meal Site | Address | Breakfast Time | Lunch Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Ghost Catholic School | 6201 Ross Ave SE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Central & Unser Library | 8081 Central Ave. NW | 11:30-1:00 | |
| Hiland Theatre | 4604 Central Ave SE | 1:00-1:30 |
Lunch Starting Monday, June 15 - Breakfast Starting Tuesday, June 16
| Meal Site | Address | Breakfast Time | Lunch Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamosa CC | 6900 Gonzales Rd, SW | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Barelas CC | 801 Barelas SW | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Cesar Chavez CC | 7505 Kathryn SE | 8:00-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Christina Duncan Charter (RGEC) | 1900 Atrisco NW | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Dennis Chavez CC | 715 Kathryn SE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Griegos Elementary Play + | 4040 San Isidro NW | 8:30-9:30 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Heights CC | 823 Buena Vista SE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Herman Sanchez CC | 1830 Williams SE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Holiday Park CC | 11710 Comanche NE | 8:00-8:30 | 12:00-1:00 |
| Jack Candelaria CC | 400San Jose SE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Jeanne Bellamah Shelter Ctr | 11516 Summer NE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Joan Jones Community Center | 3928 Rincon NW | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Loma Linda CC | 1700 Yale SE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Longfellow Elementary | 400 Edith SE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Los Duranes CC | 2920 Leopoldo NW | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Manzano Mesa Youth Program | 501 Elizabeth SE | 8:00-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Marie Hughes Elementary | 5701 Mojave NW | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| McCollum Elementary | 10900 San Jacinto NE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| McKinley CC | 3401 Monroe NE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Mesa Verde CC | 7900 Marquette NE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Painted Sky Play + | 8101 Gavin Rd NW | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Rennaluz Juarez Shelter Center | 1110 Quincy SE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Rudolfo Anaya Play+ | 2800 Vermejo Park Dr SW | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Santa Barbara Martineztown MGC | 1825 Edith Blvd NE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Singing Arrow Comm Center | 13200 Wenonah Ave SE | 8:00-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Snow Park Shelter Center | 9501 Indian School Rd NE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Susie Rayos Play + | 6401 Iliff NW | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Taylor Ranch CC | 4900 Kachina NW | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Thomas Bell CC | 3001 University SE | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Wells Park CC | 500 Rosemont Ave NW | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
| West Mesa CC | 5500 Glenrio NW | 8:15-8:45 | 11:30-12:30 |
| Westgate CC | 10001 De Vargas RD SW | 8:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 |
Other Start Dates
| Meal Site | Address | Breakfast Time | Lunch Time | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley High School | 1505 Candelaria Rd NW | 11:30-12:30 | June 22 | |
| Tres Volcanes Community | 9601 Tierra Pintada NW | 11:30-1:00 | July 6 | |
| First Unitarian Church | 3701 Carlise Blvd NE | 7:30-9:00 | 11:30-12:30 | July 7 |
| Van Buren Middle School | 700 Louisiana SE | 11:30-12:30 | July 13 |
Map: Free Lunch Locations 2026
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