Summer Food Service Program

Free Summer Meals: Wed May 27 - Fri July 24

All sites will be closed on July 3rd and 6th. Some sites may be closed on additional dates.

Free Meals - Information

Any child in the community can participate; you do not need to be a Wichita Public Schools student
Meals are free for all children ages 1-18. Adults are welcome to purchase a meal
- Adult breakfast price: $3.25
- Adult lunch price: $5.75
- Please bring exact change; site staff do not carry money
See a list of frequently asked questions at the bottom of this page
City of Wichita is offering free transit rides for youth to go to summer meal sites. Visit https://www.wichita.gov/1508/Youth-ride-free-Summer-Program for more information.

We will operate 2 different types of sites:

Dine-In Sites:

No application or registration is required!
Breakfast and/or lunch will be served in-person at many different locations across the city of Wichita
Meals must be consumed on-site; Children can take one whole fruit or grain from their meal off-site to eat later
Children must be present; parents and guardians cannot pick up meals on behalf of their kids
Yard signs & large yellow signs are used to indicate which door to enter for meal service
Breakfast will include: 1 serving grain, 1 serving fruit or juice and 1 serving milk
Lunch will include: 1 serving grain, 1 serving protein, 1 serving fruit, 1 serving vegetable, 1 serving milk
- Protein may include: yogurt, cheese stick, and other protein sources
Lunches are boxed lunches, with a hot entree offered on most days.
See a list of sites below; if you need assistance finding a site near you, please call us at 316-973-2160

To-Go Site:

USDA has designated Southeast High School as a rural school, allowing us to offer offer grab & go meals this summer under the USDA Rural Designation memorandum. (see Frequently Asked Questions at the bottom of this page for more information)
Located at Southeast High School; 2641 S 127th St E
Children do not need to be present but parent/guardian must pick up

Parents MUST pre-register in order to receive meals

REGISTRATION MUST BE DONE EACH WEEK TO RECEIVE MEALS

Click here -Registration for Meal Pick Up June 17th will open at 6am on June 10th.

We can only produce 3,500 grab & go weekly bags each week. Sign up will be capped at 3,500 children (this is an increase over 3,000 from last summer).

Pick up meals between 7a-10a on Wednesdays starting June 3th (June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, and July 22)
Parents/Guardians must arrive before 10am; meal service stops promptly at 10am as we are unable to serve any meals after 10am per USDA guidelines.
Registration for the next week to-go meals will be posted each Wednesday at 6am
Only Parents or Guardians may pick up meals for their children
Adults are unable to purchase grab & go bags; meals are intended for children only
1 week worth of breakfast and lunch will be given each week. Each child will receive:
- 5 Breakfast Entrees
- 5 Breakfast Juice Boxes
- 5 Lunch Entrees
- Variety of Lunch Fruits & Vegetables (such as fresh produce, applesauce or cupped fruit)
- 1/2 Gallon and two 8oz cartons of unflavored low-fat milk
- Reheating instructions will be included for food that requires heating
- Some foods may be repeated each week, depending on our on-hand quantity
- June 10th Meal Bags will include the following items for each child:

Menus

Menus are subject to change. Dine-In Menus, ingredients and allergen information is available online at https://www.schoolcafe.com/WICHITAPUBLICSCHOOLS (click link to be taken to menu website)
Menu is subject to change based on food availability
To-go menu will vary weekly and will not be posted online--some items may be repeated based on quantities available
If your child has a food allergy, intolerance or disability please contact us at 316-973-2178 to determine if your child is eligible for a special diet or allergy meal.

Free Meals - Dine-In Site Information

Adams Elementary School

1002 Oliver, Wichita, KS 67208 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 9:30am - 10:00am
Lunch: 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Dates: 6/1/26 - 6/25/26
Days Open: Monday - Thursday

Anderson Elementary School

2945 S Victoria Ave, Wichita, KS 67216 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 9:30am - 10:00am
Lunch: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Dates: 6/1/26 - 6/25/26
Days Open: Monday - Thursday

Atwater Resource Center

2755 E 19th St Wichita, 67214 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: n/a
Lunch: 11:15am - 11:45am
Dates: 5/27/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Boston Rec Center

6655 E Zimmerly St Wichita, 67207 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: n/a
Lunch: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Dates: 5/27/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Boys & Girls Club of South Central Kansas

2400 N Opportunity Dr, Wichita, KS 67219 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 8:30am - 9:00am
Lunch: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Dates: 6/1/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Carl C Brewer Community Center

1329 E 16th St N, Wichita, KS 67214 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: n/a
Lunch: 11:45am - 12:30pm
Dates: 5/27/26 - 6/12/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Cessna Elementary School

2101 W 45th St S, Wichita, KS 67217 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 9:30am - 10:00am
Lunch: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Dates: 6/1/26 - 6/25/26
Days Open: Monday - Thursday

Chisholm Trail Elementary School

6015 Independence St, Park City, KS 67219 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 9:00am - 9:30am
Lunch: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Dates: 5/27/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Christa McAuliffe Academy

2055 S 143rd St E, Wichita, KS 67230 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 8:30am - 9:00am
Lunch: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Dates: 5/27/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

College Hill Elementary

211 N Clifton Ave, Wichita, KS 67208 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 8:30am - 9:00am
Lunch: 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Dates: 5/27/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Colvin Elementary School

2820 S Roosevelt St Wichita, 67210 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: n/a
Lunch: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Dates: 5/27/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Dodge Literacy Magnet Elementary School

4801 West 2nd St N, Wichita, KS 67212 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 9:00am - 9:30am
Lunch: 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Dates: 5/27/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Earhart Environmental Magnet Elementary School

4401 N Arkansas Ave, Wichita, KS 67204 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 9:00am - 9:30am
Lunch: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Dates: 5/27/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Edgemoor Recreation Center

5815 E 9th St N Wichita, 67208 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 8:30am - 9:00am
Lunch: 12:45pm - 1:15pm
Dates: 5/27/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Enders Community Service and Leadership Magnet Elementary School

3030 S Osage St, Wichita, KS 67217 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 9:00am - 9:30am
Lunch: 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Dates: 5/27/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Evergreen Recreation Center

2700 N Woodland Wichita, 67204 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: n/a
Lunch: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Dates: 5/27/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Gammon Elementary School

3240 N Rushwood St, Wichita, KS 67226 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 9:00am - 9:30am
Lunch: 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Dates: 5/27/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Griffith Elementary School

1802 S Bluff St, Wichita, KS 67218 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 8:30am - 9:00am
Lunch: 11:30am - 12:00pm
Dates: 5/27/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Hyde Leadership and International Explorations Magnet Elementary School

210 N Oliver St, Wichita, KS 67208 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 8:30am - 9:00am
Lunch: 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Dates: 5/27/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School

5256 N Woodlawn St, Wichita, KS 67226 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 9:00am - 9:30am
Lunch: 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Dates: 5/27/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Jefferson Elementary School

4615 E Orme St, Wichita, KS 67218 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 9:15am - 9:45am
Lunch: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Dates: 6/1/26 - 6/25/26
Days Open: Monday - Thursday

Kensler Elementary School

1030 N Wilbur Ln, Wichita, KS 67212 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 8:45am - 9:15am
Lunch: 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Dates: 5/27/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Linwood Recreation Center

1901 S Kansas Wichita, 67211 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 9:00am - 9:30am
Lunch: 12:45pm - 1:15pm
Dates: 5/27/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Marshall Middle School

1510 N Payne Ave, Wichita, KS 67203 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 9:00am - 9:30am
Lunch: 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Dates: 5/27/26 - 6/30/26
Days Open: Monday - Thursday

McCollom Elementary School

1201 N Waddington Ave, Wichita, KS 67212 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 8:30am - 9:00am
Lunch: 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Dates: 5/27/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Mueller Aerospace Engineering Discover Magnet Elementary School

2500 E 18th St N, Wichita, KS 67214 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 9:00am - 9:30am
Lunch: 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Dates: 6/1/26 - 6/25/26
Days Open: Monday - Thursday

Orchard Rec Center

4808 W 9th Wichita, 67212 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 8:30am - 9:00am
Lunch: 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Dates: 5/27/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Ortiz Elementary School

3361 N Arkansas Ave, Wichita, KS 67204 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 9:30am - 10:00am
Lunch: 12:45pm - 1:15pm
Dates: 6/1/26 - 6/25/26
Days Open: Monday - Thursday

Price Harris Communications Magnet Elementary School

706 N Armour St, Wichita, KS 67206 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 9:00am - 9:30am
Lunch: 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Dates: 5/27/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Seltzer Elementary School

11660 E Lincoln St, Wichita, KS 67207 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 9:00am - 9:30am
Lunch: 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Dates: 5/27/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Spaght Science & Communications Magnet Elementary School

2316 E 10th St N, Wichita, KS 67214 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 9:00am - 9:30am
Lunch: 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Dates: 6/1/26 - 6/25/26
Days Open: Monday - Thursday

St Marks United Methodist Church

1525 N Lorraine Wichita, 67214 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 8:15am - 9:00am
Lunch: 11:45am - 12:30pm
Dates: 6/1/26 - 7/24/26
Days Open: Monday - Friday

Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School

424 N Pennsylvania Ave, Wichita, KS 67214 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Breakfast: 9:30am - 10:00am
Lunch: 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Dates: 6/1/26 - 6/25/26
Days Open: Monday - Thursday

Free Meals - To-Go Site Information

Southeast High School

2641 S 127th St E Wichita, 67210 (click on address for link to Google Maps)

Dates: Wednesday June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22

Times: 7am - 10am

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the summer meal program? The summer meal program is a USDA funded program and is designed to provide kids and teens ages 1-18 with healthy meals during the summer months when school is out of session.

Where do I go to get free meals?

Dine-in sites: Yard signs will be used, at each site, to direct children and parents to the correct door. Doors will be marked with bright yellow signs. Dine-in sites are listed above, with addresses and links to Google maps. If you need assistance in finding a site near you, please call us at 316-973-2160.
To-go site: Yard signs will be used to direct traffic to the pickup location. Please enter Southeast High School Parking lot from Pawnee.

What are the requirements for my child or teen to receive a meal?

Dine-in sites: There is no application or registration required to receive a meal. You do not need to provide proof of income, residency or citizenship. Just come to the site during meal times and enjoy a meal!
To-go site: Parents/Guardians must complete a weekly registration for each child. Pre-registration is required; unfortunately, we cannot distribute meals without it. This is a Weekly registration is required by parents for each child. Unfortunately we will not be able to give out meals without pre-registration. This is a USDA requirement to ensure the integrity of the program.
IMPORTANT: Children may receive meals either at a dine-in site or to-go site, but not both.

Is there a cost? No. All summer meals offered through the USDA's program are free to all children, ages 1-18. All sites qualify under USDA area eligibility based on census or school data.

Do meals have to be eaten onsite?

Dine-in sites: Yes. Due to federal regulations, all dine-in meals must be consumed on-site. Children can take one whole fruit or grain from their meal off-site to eat later.
To-go site: meals can be taken offsite to consume later.

Do children need to be present?

Dine-in sites: Yes, due to regulations at the federal level, dine-in meals must be consumed onsite and children must be present to receive a meal.
To-go site: No, children do not need to be present at Southeast High School. Parents or legal guardians may pick up meals on behalf of their children ages 1–18. However, other caretakers, neighbors, or family friends are not allowed to pick up meals for children. This is a USDA requirement.
Parents and guardians must pre-register each week for each child in their household in order to pick up meals.

Why do I have to register each week for to-go meals? To ensure children only receive either a weekly to-go bag OR participate at a dine-in location, parents must sign up weekly. This is a USDA requirement under 7 CFR 225.6(c)(2)(xi) and 7 CFR 225.6(c)(3)(viii). Also, we are only able to produce 3,000 weekly bags each week. Registration will open each week and spaces may fill up quick. When parents and guardians come for pick up, their name will be checked against the sign-up roster. If the name is not on the roster, they are unable to get meals. Make sure to sign up weekly.

Why do you have to-go meals this summer and why is there only one site? This summer you probably have noticed that one of our sites, Southeast High School, offers to-go meals (also called noncongregate meals), while all other sites require children to eat onsite. This is based on USDA program rules, not a decision made locally. Here is why:

The USDA allows noncongregate (to-go/grab & go) meals only at sites located in areas officially designated as "rural"
Rural areas are determined using federal data and guidelines - not by our own district or community
In our district, Southeast High School is located in a USDA-designated rural area, which qualifies it for the noncongregate (to-go/grab & go) option.
Our other sites are located in areas classified as urban or suburban by the USDA. Even if they seem "spread out" locally, they do not meet the federal rural definition. These sites must follow traditional rules where children eat their meals at the site.
Earhart is also located in a rural area and would otherwise qualify for noncongregate service. However, because children attend structured summer programs at this site and are already receiving meals as a part of their daily activities, USDA rules require this site to offer dine-in meals only.

Why are to-go meals only served from 7am-10am? Kansas summers can bring very high temperatures, especially later in the day. Because all to-go meals must be distributed outdoors, we serve them during the cooler morning hours to protect both the safety of our staff and the quality/safety of the food. Limiting meal service to the morning helps ensure meals are served safely and comfortably for everyone.

If I am unable to pick up my children's to-go meals during 7a-10a, can I pick them up somewhere else? No. At this time, to-go meals are only available during the scheduled 7am - 10am on Wednesday distribution at Southeast High School. Unfortunately, meals cannot be picked up from different location or outside of the set serving hours. These rules help us meet USDA program requirements and ensure the meals are distributed safely and fairly to all families. We understand that this may be challenging and appreciate your understanding. Please be sure to come before 10am so that you can get meals. We are unable to serve anyone after 10am.

Can I send someone else to pick up my children's to-go meals? No. Only a parent, legal guardian, or the child themselves is allowed to pick up to-go meals. This rule is part of the USDA program guidelines to ensure meals are given safely and appropriately.

Can Daycare Providers pick up to-go meals for their daycare? No. Under USDA rules, only parents or legal guardians are allowed to pick up to-go meals. Daycare providers caring for groups of children who are not their own are not considered guardians and are not eligible to pick up meals on behalf of the children.

Can adults eat free summer meals? Meals are intended for kids and teens. However, adults are welcome to purchase a meal at a dine-in site. Breakfast is $3.25 and lunch is $5.75. Please bring exact change as site staff do not carry change. Adults cannot purchase a to-go weekly bag.

What kind of meal is served? The meals served are healthy and follow USDA nutrition guidelines. Dine-in menus are available at https://www.schoolcafe.com/WICHITAPUBLICSCHOOLS (click link to be taken to menu website). Weekly to-go bags will vary by week based on food availability.

Who funds free summer meals? Free summer meals are funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Local sponsors, like our school district, operate the program by preparing and serving the meals, and we are reimbursed by the USDA for each eligible meal we provide. This partnership ensures that all children have access to healthy meals at no cost during the summer months.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider