City of Allentown and Allentown School District Announce Free Kids Summer Meals & Activities
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.)
June 23 – July 31 | Mon–Thurs | Breakfast: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM | Lunch: 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
South Mountain Middle School 709 W Emaus Ave
Trexler Middle School 851 N 15th St
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.
Allentown Anuncia Comidas y Actividades Gratuitas de Verano para Niños
4 de junio 2025 – A medida que el año escolar llega a su fin el 11 de junio, la Ciudad de Allentown y el Distrito Escolar de Allentown (ASD), en colaboración con varias organizaciones locales, están tomando medidas para garantizar que ningún niño pase hambre este verano. Una amplia variedad de programas gratuitos de comidas y actividades estarán disponibles para niños y adolescentes en toda la ciudad.
COMMUNITY MEAL SITES (No se requiere inscripción.)
St. Luke’s at Star Community Health 450 W Chew St
June 17 – August 21 | Tues–Thurs | 11:30 AM * Solo comidas para llevar. Hasta agotar existencias.
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 | Desayuno: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Almuerzo: 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 (Las comidas deben consumirse en el lugar. No se requiere inscripción.)
South Mountain Middle School 709 W Emaus Ave
June 23 – July 31 | Mon–Thurs | Desayuno: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM | Almuerzo: 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Trexler Middle School 851 N 15th St
June 23 – July 31 | Mon–Thurs | Desayuno: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM | Almuerzo: 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Además, la Ciudad de Allentown ofrece un Programa de Parques de Verano para niños de 7 a 15 años, del 16 de junio al 7 de agosto, en 18 parques y patios de recreo en toda la ciudad. Se sirve un almuerzo gratuito en cada sitio. La participación es completamente gratuita y se alienta a los padres a registrar a sus hijos en línea en: https://bit.ly/allentownplaygroundprograms.
Finalmente, la Ciudad organizará la última edición de Firehouse Friday de la temporada de primavera el viernes 6 de junio en la Estación de Bomberos Hibernia, donde los niños de hasta 18 años pueden recibir una comida gratuita de 3:30 PM a 4:30 PM. Este programa se lleva a cabo todos los viernes durante el año escolar y regresará este otoño el viernes 12 de septiembre, una vez que comience el nuevo ciclo escolar. El programa es posible gracias a una colaboración con Cohesion Network, Greater Valley YMCA y IAFF Local 302.
Si usted vive fuera de Allentown, puede enviar un mensaje de texto con la frase “Summer Meals” al 914-342-7744 o llamar al 1-866-348-6479 para encontrar un sitio de comidas de verano en su comunidad.
Information provided to TVL by:
Genesis Ortega
