Summer Food Programs in Southern Illinois
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) ensures that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session
There are open sites and closed sites for free meals. Open sites are meal sites where anyone under the age of 18 can get a free meal. There is no fee, no sign-up, and no proof of identity or legal status required. You just walk in and grab a meal! Closed sites are meal sites that require sign-up and sometimes require a small fee to participate throughout the summer. These can include summer camps or other programming that you have to register for.
Below you will find a list of currently registered summer meals programs in southern Illinois along with some other locations that offer free or reduced meals during the summer months:
The information below has been obtained from the USDA website- please call in advance to confirm
Franklin County
Christopher Elementary School- Christopher students only
5/30/2017
Date Closed 6/30/2017
Days of OperationM,T,W,TH,F
Meal Types ServedL
Lunch Time11:00AM-1:00PM
Site Phone Number(618) 724-7604
CES will again host a summer lunch program for children 18 years and younger. Those children who attend will receive a free lunch Mon.-Fri. except holidays. Adults can purchase lunch for a reasonable fee.
West Frankfort
CUSD 168
Address800 N Cherry St West Frankfort, IL 62896
Date Open6/5/2017
Date Closed6/29/2017
Days of OperationM,T,W,TH,F
Meal Types ServedB
Breakfast Time8:00AM-8:30AM
Site Phone Number(618) 937-1412
DirectionsOpen Directions
Zeigler
First Baptist Church of Zeigler
116 S Pine Street
11:30 am- 12:30 pm
June 21- August 5
Daily lunch program 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Last day will be Aug. 5, during which there will be a giveaway of school supplies and donated clothing. Donations welcome
Gallatin County
Shawneetown
Ohio Valley Baptist Church
188 Church St Shawneetown, IL 62984
Date Open6/5/2017
Date Closed7/28/2017
Days of OperationM,T,W
Meal Types ServedL
Lunch Time12:00PM-1:00PM
Site Phone Number(618) 269-3980
Jackson County
Attucks Comm Service Board
604 N Marion St
Carbondale, IL 62901
Date Open7/10/2017
Date Closed7/14/2017
Days of OperationM,T,W,TH,F
Meal Types Served Lunch Time12:00PM-1:00PM
Site Phone Number(618) 549-0341DirectionsOpen Directions
Carbondale Public LIbrary
Attucks Comm Service Board
Address405 W Main St Carbondale, IL 62901
Date Open6/5/2017
Date Closed7/28/2017
Days of OperationMonday and Wednesdays
Meal Types Served Lunch
Lunch Time11:15AM-12:00PM
Site Phone Number(502) 422-1574
Attucks Comm Service Board
Eurma C Hayes Center
441 E Willow St Carbondale, IL 62901
Date Open5/29/2017
Date Closed8/12/2017
Days of OperationM,T,W,TH,F,SA
Meal Types ServedB, L
Breakfast Time8:30AM-10:00AM
Lunch Time12:30PM-1:15PM
Site Phone Number(618) 529-9100
Attucks Comm Service Board
Carol Mosley Braun Center
1123 E College St Carbondale, IL 62901
Date Open5/29/2017
Date Closed8/11/2017
Days of OperationM,T,W,TH,F,SA
Meal Types ServedB, L
Breakfast Time9:00AM-10:00AM
Lunch Time12:00PM-1:00PM
Site Phone Number(618) 457-8853
Attucks Comm Service Board
Fields Appartments
700 South Lewis Lane Carbondale, IL 62901
Open :5/29/2017
Date Closed: 8/11/2017
Days of Operation M,T,W,TH,F,SA
Meal Types ServedB, L
Breakfast Time8:30AM-9:30AM
Lunch Time11:30AM-1:00PM
Site Phone Number(618) 549-0341
African Amercian Museum
Attucks Comm Service Board
Address1237 E Main St Ste C2 Carbondale, IL 62901
Date Open5/29/2017
Date Closed8/12/2017
Days of OperationM,T,W,TH,F
Meal Types ServedA, L
Lunch Time12:00PM-12:45PM
Snack Time2:45PM-3:30PM
Site Phone Number(618) 713-9010
Murphysboro
The Murphysboro Community Unit School District No. 186 will be serving free meals to those 18 and younger during the Summer Food Service Program.
The meals will be provided free to any child 18 or younger and sold for $2.50 to individuals who are older than 18.
Free meals will be served at the following times and locations:
Breakfast from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday thru Friday, June 19 through July 21, except July 4, at Murphysboro High School, 50 Blackwood Drive
Lunch from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Monday through Thursday, June 19 through July 20, except July 4, at Murphysboro Youth and Rec Center, 1818 Walnut Street
Lunch from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday thru Friday, June 19 through July 21, except July 4, at Bridgewood Center, South 8th Street
St Louis Area Food Bank Inc
Murphysboro Youth and Recreation Center
Address 1818 Walnut St Murphysboro, IL 62966
Date Open6/9/2017
Date Closed7/20/2017
Days of OperationF
Meal Types Served Lunch ( see listing above)
and Dinner Time 4:00PM-5:00PM
Site Phone Number(618) 684-8243
St Louis Area Food Bank Inc
Address: 822 W Industrial Park Rd Murphysboro, IL 62966
Date Open6/5/2017
Date Closed7/27/2017
Days of OperationM,T,W,TH
Meal Types ServedL
Lunch Time12:00PM-1:00PM
Site Phone Number(618) 201-7298
Massac County
Ill Coalition for Comm Service
First Missionary Baptist Church
Address 413 W 7th St Metropolis, IL 62960
Date Open 5/30/2017
Date Closed 8/11/2017
Days of Operation M,T,W,TH,F
Meal Types ServedL
Lunch Time12:00PM-1:00PM
Site Phone Number(217) 345-2169
Perry County
Du Quoin Community Unit Community Unit District 300 will host its annual summer food service program from June 1 to July 28 at Du Quoin Elementary School and A.M.E. Zion Church.
The public is cordially invited to attend this free breakfast and lunch program for children ages 0 to 18. Meals are $1 for breakfast and $2 for lunch.
Breakfast will be served 8 to 9 a.m., and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
DuQuoin Elementary School
845 E jackson
DuQuoin Illlinois
Breakfast 8 am- 9am
Lunch 11:00- 1:00 pm
Meals are free for children ages 0-18
Ages 19 and up- Breakfast 1:00, Lunch 2:00
AME Zion Church
101 N Maple
DuQuoin, Illinois
Breakfast 8 am- 9am
Lunch 11:00- 1:00 pm
Meals are free for children ages 0-18
Ages 19 and up- Breakfast 1:00, Lunch 2:00
Saline County
Harrisburg School District
SUMMER. 2017 June 6 -August 4
East Side Elementary Harrisburg IL
315 e Church St
Harrisburg Illinois
Days of Operatio OnMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Meal Types Served-Lunch
11:00AM - 12:30PM
(618) 253-7637
Williamson County
Boynton Street Community Center
501 W Boynton
Date Open6/12/2017
Date Closed8/4/2017
Days of OperationM,T,W,TH,F
Meal Types ServedA, L
Lunch Time12:30PM-2:00PM
Snack Time3:00PM-3:30PM
Site Phone Number(618) 997-1113
First Free Will Baptist Church
609 Monroe Ave Johnston City, IL 62951
June 5-August 4,
Mon.-Fri. (11:30am-12:30pm), except July 4.
Monday through Friday, meals will be prepared and served at church. Activities follow meals.
The Saturday before we begin serving weekday lunches, we are planning a family-friendly Lunch Bunch Kick-Off Celebration, June 3, 10:00am—2:00pm in our church parking lot. We’ll have inflatable games, cotton candy, hot dogs, healthy snacks, free books, and fun activities as well as information about the summer meals program.
If you wold like to help as a volunteer or need more information about Lunch Bunch, you may contact Pastor Keith Fletcher at 618-983-5254 or 618-952-4909. Lunch Bunch also has a Facebook page: JCLunchBunch.
Herrin House of Hope
112 N 14th St, Herrin, IL 62948
The Herrin House of Hope soup kitchen has been approved to host the summer meal program for youth in Herrin.
18 and younger can have a free meal during the summer, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, until Aug. 10.
Washington Ave Baptist Church- Johnston City
304 E 9th St Johnston City, IL 62951
Date Open7/24/2017
Date Closed7/27/2017
Meal Types ServedS
Dinner Time5:30PM-6:00PM
Site Phone Number(618) 922-5811
There are open sites and closed sites for free meals. Open sites are meal sites where anyone under the age of 18 can get a free meal. There is no fee, no sign-up, and no proof of identity or legal status required. You just walk in and grab a meal! Closed sites are meal sites that require sign-up and sometimes require a small fee to participate throughout the summer. These can include summer camps or other programming that you have to register for.
Below you will find a list of currently registered summer meals programs in southern Illinois along with some other locations that offer free or reduced meals during the summer months:
The information below has been obtained from the USDA website- please call in advance to confirm
Franklin County
Christopher Elementary School- Christopher students only
5/30/2017
Date Closed 6/30/2017
Days of OperationM,T,W,TH,F
Meal Types ServedL
Lunch Time11:00AM-1:00PM
Site Phone Number(618) 724-7604
CES will again host a summer lunch program for children 18 years and younger. Those children who attend will receive a free lunch Mon.-Fri. except holidays. Adults can purchase lunch for a reasonable fee.
West Frankfort
CUSD 168
Address800 N Cherry St West Frankfort, IL 62896
Date Open6/5/2017
Date Closed6/29/2017
Days of OperationM,T,W,TH,F
Meal Types ServedB
Breakfast Time8:00AM-8:30AM
Site Phone Number(618) 937-1412
DirectionsOpen Directions
Zeigler
First Baptist Church of Zeigler
116 S Pine Street
11:30 am- 12:30 pm
June 21- August 5
Daily lunch program 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Last day will be Aug. 5, during which there will be a giveaway of school supplies and donated clothing. Donations welcome
Gallatin County
Shawneetown
Ohio Valley Baptist Church
188 Church St Shawneetown, IL 62984
Date Open6/5/2017
Date Closed7/28/2017
Days of OperationM,T,W
Meal Types ServedL
Lunch Time12:00PM-1:00PM
Site Phone Number(618) 269-3980
Jackson County
Attucks Comm Service Board
604 N Marion St
Carbondale, IL 62901
Date Open7/10/2017
Date Closed7/14/2017
Days of OperationM,T,W,TH,F
Meal Types Served Lunch Time12:00PM-1:00PM
Site Phone Number(618) 549-0341DirectionsOpen Directions
Carbondale Public LIbrary
Attucks Comm Service Board
Address405 W Main St Carbondale, IL 62901
Date Open6/5/2017
Date Closed7/28/2017
Days of OperationMonday and Wednesdays
Meal Types Served Lunch
Lunch Time11:15AM-12:00PM
Site Phone Number(502) 422-1574
Attucks Comm Service Board
Eurma C Hayes Center
441 E Willow St Carbondale, IL 62901
Date Open5/29/2017
Date Closed8/12/2017
Days of OperationM,T,W,TH,F,SA
Meal Types ServedB, L
Breakfast Time8:30AM-10:00AM
Lunch Time12:30PM-1:15PM
Site Phone Number(618) 529-9100
Attucks Comm Service Board
Carol Mosley Braun Center
1123 E College St Carbondale, IL 62901
Date Open5/29/2017
Date Closed8/11/2017
Days of OperationM,T,W,TH,F,SA
Meal Types ServedB, L
Breakfast Time9:00AM-10:00AM
Lunch Time12:00PM-1:00PM
Site Phone Number(618) 457-8853
Attucks Comm Service Board
Fields Appartments
700 South Lewis Lane Carbondale, IL 62901
Open :5/29/2017
Date Closed: 8/11/2017
Days of Operation M,T,W,TH,F,SA
Meal Types ServedB, L
Breakfast Time8:30AM-9:30AM
Lunch Time11:30AM-1:00PM
Site Phone Number(618) 549-0341
African Amercian Museum
Attucks Comm Service Board
Address1237 E Main St Ste C2 Carbondale, IL 62901
Date Open5/29/2017
Date Closed8/12/2017
Days of OperationM,T,W,TH,F
Meal Types ServedA, L
Lunch Time12:00PM-12:45PM
Snack Time2:45PM-3:30PM
Site Phone Number(618) 713-9010
Murphysboro
The Murphysboro Community Unit School District No. 186 will be serving free meals to those 18 and younger during the Summer Food Service Program.
The meals will be provided free to any child 18 or younger and sold for $2.50 to individuals who are older than 18.
Free meals will be served at the following times and locations:
Breakfast from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday thru Friday, June 19 through July 21, except July 4, at Murphysboro High School, 50 Blackwood Drive
Lunch from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Monday through Thursday, June 19 through July 20, except July 4, at Murphysboro Youth and Rec Center, 1818 Walnut Street
Lunch from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday thru Friday, June 19 through July 21, except July 4, at Bridgewood Center, South 8th Street
St Louis Area Food Bank Inc
Murphysboro Youth and Recreation Center
Address 1818 Walnut St Murphysboro, IL 62966
Date Open6/9/2017
Date Closed7/20/2017
Days of OperationF
Meal Types Served Lunch ( see listing above)
and Dinner Time 4:00PM-5:00PM
Site Phone Number(618) 684-8243
St Louis Area Food Bank Inc
Address: 822 W Industrial Park Rd Murphysboro, IL 62966
Date Open6/5/2017
Date Closed7/27/2017
Days of OperationM,T,W,TH
Meal Types ServedL
Lunch Time12:00PM-1:00PM
Site Phone Number(618) 201-7298
Massac County
Ill Coalition for Comm Service
First Missionary Baptist Church
Address 413 W 7th St Metropolis, IL 62960
Date Open 5/30/2017
Date Closed 8/11/2017
Days of Operation M,T,W,TH,F
Meal Types ServedL
Lunch Time12:00PM-1:00PM
Site Phone Number(217) 345-2169
Perry County
Du Quoin Community Unit Community Unit District 300 will host its annual summer food service program from June 1 to July 28 at Du Quoin Elementary School and A.M.E. Zion Church.
The public is cordially invited to attend this free breakfast and lunch program for children ages 0 to 18. Meals are $1 for breakfast and $2 for lunch.
Breakfast will be served 8 to 9 a.m., and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
DuQuoin Elementary School
845 E jackson
DuQuoin Illlinois
Breakfast 8 am- 9am
Lunch 11:00- 1:00 pm
Meals are free for children ages 0-18
Ages 19 and up- Breakfast 1:00, Lunch 2:00
AME Zion Church
101 N Maple
DuQuoin, Illinois
Breakfast 8 am- 9am
Lunch 11:00- 1:00 pm
Meals are free for children ages 0-18
Ages 19 and up- Breakfast 1:00, Lunch 2:00
Saline County
Harrisburg School District
SUMMER. 2017 June 6 -August 4
East Side Elementary Harrisburg IL
315 e Church St
Harrisburg Illinois
Days of Operatio OnMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Meal Types Served-Lunch
11:00AM - 12:30PM
(618) 253-7637
Williamson County
Boynton Street Community Center
501 W Boynton
Date Open6/12/2017
Date Closed8/4/2017
Days of OperationM,T,W,TH,F
Meal Types ServedA, L
Lunch Time12:30PM-2:00PM
Snack Time3:00PM-3:30PM
Site Phone Number(618) 997-1113
First Free Will Baptist Church
609 Monroe Ave Johnston City, IL 62951
June 5-August 4,
Mon.-Fri. (11:30am-12:30pm), except July 4.
Monday through Friday, meals will be prepared and served at church. Activities follow meals.
The Saturday before we begin serving weekday lunches, we are planning a family-friendly Lunch Bunch Kick-Off Celebration, June 3, 10:00am—2:00pm in our church parking lot. We’ll have inflatable games, cotton candy, hot dogs, healthy snacks, free books, and fun activities as well as information about the summer meals program.
If you wold like to help as a volunteer or need more information about Lunch Bunch, you may contact Pastor Keith Fletcher at 618-983-5254 or 618-952-4909. Lunch Bunch also has a Facebook page: JCLunchBunch.
Herrin House of Hope
112 N 14th St, Herrin, IL 62948
The Herrin House of Hope soup kitchen has been approved to host the summer meal program for youth in Herrin.
18 and younger can have a free meal during the summer, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, until Aug. 10.
Washington Ave Baptist Church- Johnston City
304 E 9th St Johnston City, IL 62951
Date Open7/24/2017
Date Closed7/27/2017
Meal Types ServedS
Dinner Time5:30PM-6:00PM
Site Phone Number(618) 922-5811
