With school coming to an end, there are those kids who miss lunch because of a variety of reasons. Each year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture partners with local organizations, such as Public Schools, to provide free meals to children when school is out for the summer.
For more information about the national Summer Food Service Program, visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sunmeals.
*Please note: The Nebraska SFSP sites will be available in the Summer Meals Site Finder after NDE approves site locations, which will be on approximately May 26, 2026.
The great thing about these programs is that any child ages 1–18 can access meals through participating summer meal sites, regardless of which school district they attend. It is not dependent on district attendance boundaries, so families are welcome to participate at the location that works best for them.
Some of these programs do require registration, so please make sure you signup.
Gering
Gering Public Schools announced their summer meal program starting May 28th.
Summer just got even better, Bulldogs!
FREE summer meals are back, and we’re excited to kick things off with our FIRST summer meal pack pick-up this Monday! 
To register for summer meal pick-up and learn more visit https://www.geringschools.net/article/2227970
Beginning May 28, weekday meals will also be served at Lincoln Elementary to help keep our kids fueled, active, and ready for all the fun summer adventures ahead. 
No registration needed for this program.
Scottsbluff
Scottsbluff Schools also posted their summer meals program. They have even posted the menu on the SBPS Child Nutrition Facebook page.
Food is fun with friends! Come see us for a FREE healthy meal at one of our four locations across Scottsbluff.
Beginning May 26th, the 2026 Summer Food Service Program will kick off with four Scottsbluff locations serving meals. Nutritious meals will be provided to all children 18 years of age and younger free of charge. Adults may eat for $5.75. Snacks are provided from 9:00-9:30 a.m. at Lincoln Heights Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary and Bluffs Middle School for all children 18 years of age or younger. Adults may purchase a snack for $3.60.
Beginning June 22nd, Grab and Go meal pickup will be available on Mondays and Thursdays for breakfast and lunch meals for children 18 and younger. Families will need to sign up in advance to pick up meals. Additional details will be posted at www.sbps.net in June. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program are the same for all, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability. The schedule for all locations is available below. Dates and times may be subject to change.
Times and details here: https://zurl.co/imbVF
Minatare
Minatare Schools posted We are excited to once again offer Free Summer Meals to all children ages 1-18 at No Cost. Starting on May 26 all kids and teens 18 and under can receive meals free of charge, no registration needed, on May 26-June 26, Monday through Friday.. Breakfast will be served 7:30-8:00am. Lunch will be 11:30am-12:30pm.
Location: Minatare Elementary School, 805 7th Street, Minatare, NE
Morrill
Morrill Elementary & Lion Cub Preschool posted their free meal program as well.
The Morrill Elementary Cafeteria will be serving free breakfast and lunch for kids between the ages of 1 and 18 years old. The meals will be served at the Morrill Elementary Cafeteria. The program starts on May 26th and runs through July 2nd. Please check out the attached flyer and contact the district office at (308) 247-3414 with any questions. Thank you!
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