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City of Allentown and Allentown School District Announce Free Kids Summer Meals & Activities

  • City of Allentown and Allentown School District Announce Free Kids Summer Meals & Activities
Posted In: Health Community and Economic Development
Date: June 04, 2025

As the school year comes to a close on June 11, the City of Allentown and the Allentown School District (ASD), in partnership with several local organizations, are stepping up to ensure that no child goes hungry this summer. A wide range of free meal programs and youth activities will be available to children and teens throughout the city.

June 4, 2025 – As the school year comes to a close on June 11, the City of Allentown and the Allentown School District (ASD), in partnership with several local organizations, are stepping up to ensure that no child goes hungry this summer. A wide range of free meal programs and youth activities will be available to children and teens throughout the city.

 

COMMUNITY MEAL SITES (No registration required.)

St. Luke’s at Star Community Health 450 W Chew St

June 17 – August 21 | Tues–Thurs | 11:30 AM *Grab & Go Meals Only, While Supplies Last

Lehigh Valley Hospital – School of Nursing 1628 W Chew St

June 23 – August 15 | Mon–Fri | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Allentown Public Library 1210 Hamilton St

June 23 – August 1 | Mon–Fri | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

The Caring Place 931 W Hamilton St

July 7 – August 15 | Mon–Thurs | Breakfast: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Lunch: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Mack Pool 1901 Mack Blvd

June 23 – August 1 | Mon–Fri | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Casa Guadalupe 218 N. Second St

June 30 – August 7 | Mon–Thurs | 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

 

ASD MEAL SITES (Meals must be eaten on-site. No registration required.)

South Mountain Middle School 709 W Emaus Ave

June 23 – July 31 | Mon–Thurs | Breakfast: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM | Lunch: 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Trexler Middle School 851 N 15th St

June 23 – July 31 | Mon–Thurs | Breakfast: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM | Lunch: 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

 

Additionally, the City of Allentown offers a Summer Playground Program for children ages 7 to 15, from June 16 through August 7, at 18 playground sites throughout the city. A free lunch is served at each location. Participation in the program is completely free, and parents are encouraged to register their children online at https://bit.ly/allentownplaygroundprograms.

 

And lastly, the City will host the final Firehouse Friday of the spring season on Friday, June 6 at the Hibernia Fire Station, where children 18 and under can receive a free meal from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM every Friday during the school year. The program, made possible through a partnership with Cohesion Network, Greater Valley YMCA, and IAFF Local 302, will return this fall on Friday, September 12, once the new school year begins.

 

The Allentown School District will offer comprehensive Summer Programming to provide essential academic support and exciting enrichment opportunities for students to ensure they feel confident as they prepare for the start of the 2025-2026 School Year. Families should contact their child’s school or teacher to enroll.

 

If you're outside of Allentown, you can visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids, text “Summer Meals” to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479 to find a summer site in your community.

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