The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally funded, state-administered program that reimburses providers who serve free, nutritious meals and snacks to children and teens in low-income areas when school is not in session. Children 18 and younger may receive free meals and snacks at any open SFSP site.

Schools, local government agencies, camps, and faith-based and other nonprofit community organizations that can manage a food service program may be SFSP sponsors. Sites are places in low-income communities where children can come to receive meals at no cost in a safe and supervised environment. Sites may be located in a variety of settings, including schools, parks, community centers, libraries, farmers’ markets, apartment complexes, churches, and migrant centers. Sites may also choose to offer enrichment opportunities for children, such as reading, physical activity, or nutrition education.