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.
Click on the picture above for an excel spreadsheet listing of ISBE sponsored summer food programs
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 and ISBE. Please call in advance to confirm:
100 E McKenzie , Benton, Illinois
Days of Operation- M, T, W Th, BREAKFAST ONLY
7:30 am- 9:30 am
6/4/2018- 6/28/2018
618-438-7181
Christopher Elementary School- Christopher students only
Days of Operation M,T,W,TH,F
Lunch Time 11:00AM-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.
Valier
The Valier Bluebird Cafe
304 W Main, Valier, Illinois
Starting June 4th- Monday through Friday.
11am-noon
West Frankfort
Frankfort Intermediate School
800 N Cherry St
West Frankfort
618-937-1412
Contact Person: Doug Corzine
Dates: June 4- June 22
Days: M,T,W,TH,F
Meals: Breakfast
Times: 7:30 am- 8:30 am
West Frankfort-
T.M.A.D. Inc.- Community Youth Center- Summer Program 2018
June 4th – August 1st
1011 E. 6th St., West Frankfort
(Old Frankfort Elementary School)
*Enter Through The East Side Doors*
K-8th Graders
Monday’s, Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s 10am – 2pm Cost of Summer Program is by Donation ONLY!
PROGRAMS: BIBLE STUDY, ART, MUSIC, DANCE, RECREATION
Partnered with Department of Education, Summer Food Service Program
11am-12pm FREE LUNCH For Children Attending Summer Program
12pm–1pm FREE LUNCH Open to Community
For more information call 618-889-0984.
Zeigler
First Baptist Church of Zeigler
116 S Pine Street
11:30 am- 12:30 pm
June 21- August 5
188 Church Street
Shawneetown
Contact Person: Anita Golden
Dates: June 4 - July 25
Days: M,T,W
Times: 11:00am - 1:00pm
African American Museum
1237 E Main St, Ste C2
Carbondale
618-713-9010
Contact Person: Abdul Haqq
Dates: June 1 – June 29
Days: M,T,W,TH,F
Meal: Lunch & Afternoon Snack
Times: 12:00pm – 2:00pm Lunch
2:45pm – 3:30pm Snack
Arnettes Barber Shop
108 E Oak Street
Carbondale
618-713-9010
Contact Person: Abdul Haqq
Dates: Aug 4th
Days: SA
Meal: Lunch
Times: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Attucks Eurma Hays Center
441 E Willow Street
Carbondale
618-529-9100
Contact Person: Yolanda Rivera
Dates: June 4th – Aug 11th
Days: M,T,W,Th,F
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Times: 9:00am – 10:00am Breakfast
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch
Attucks Carol Moseley-Braun Center
1123 E College Street
Carbondale
618-457-8853
Contact Person: Annette Brooka
Dates: June 4th – Aug 11th
Days: M,T,W,Th,F
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Times: 9:00am – 10:00am Breakfast
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch
Carbondale Public Library
405 W Main Street
Carbondale
502-422-1574
Contact Person: Sherrie Duncan
Dates: June 4th – Aug 3rd
Days: T,W,Th
Meals: Lunch
Times: 11:15am – 12:30pm
Fields Apartment
700 S Lewis Lane
Carbondale
618-549-0341
Contact person: Abdul Haqq
Dates: June 1st – Aug 11th
Days: M,T,W,Th,F,SA
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Times: 9:45am – 10:45am Breakfast
12:45pm-1:30pm Lunch
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
618-684-8243
Contact Person: Barbara Anderson
Dates: June 12 - Aug 2
Days: T,W,Th
Meals: Lunch ( see listing above)
Times: 12:00pm-1:00pm
SPIN (Supporting People In Need)
Address: 822 W Industrial Park Rd Murphysboro, IL 62966
Date Open 6/8/2018
Date Closed 8/3/2018
Days of Operation F
Meal Types Served Hot Lunches
Lunch Time 12:00PM-1:00PM
Activities/Program 1:00PM-2:00PM
Site Phone Number(618) 201-7298
First Missionary Baptist Church
Address 413 W 7th St Metropolis, IL 62960
Days of Operation M,T,W,TH,F
Meal Types ServedL
Lunch Time12:00PM-1:00PM
Site Phone Number(217) 345-2169
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 for 19 years old and above.
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
618-542-2646
Contact Person: Diana Rea
Day: M,T,W,TH,F
Times: 8:00am - 9:00am Breakfast
11:00am - 1:00pm Lunch
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
618-542-3856
Contact Person: Cory Robbins
Days: M,T,W,TH,F
Times: 8:00am- 9:00am Breakfast
11:00am -1:00pm Lunch
Meals are free for children ages 0-18
Ages 19 and up- Breakfast 1:00, Lunch 2:00
204 N Main Street
Harrisburg
618-253-7637
Contact Person: Valarie Hodges
Dates: July 16 – July 20
Days: M,T,W,TH,F
Meals: Lunch
Times: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Housing Facility
927 W Barnett
Harrisburg
618-253-7637
Contact Person: Valarie Hodges
Dates: June 4 – August 3
Days: M,W,F
Meals: Lunch
Times: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Harrisburg High School
333 W College, Harrisburg
June 4- August 3
11am- 12:30 pm- Monday through Friday
18 and under eat FREE, adult meals $3.00
Mobile Sites
- Saline County Housing 11am- 12:30 pm. Mon, Wed, Friday
-Century Estates 11am- 12:30 pm Tuesday and Thursday
-Harrisburg Public Library – 11am- 12:30 pm Wed.
413 N Appleknocker St
Cobden
618-893-2311
Contact Person: Edwin Shoemate
Dates: June 11 – July 6
Days: M,T,W,TH,F
Meals: Lunch
Times: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Boyton Street Community Center
501 W Boyton
Marion
618-997-1113
Contact Person: Stephanie Willis
Kickoff Celebration June 8th from 1pm- 3pm Fun, FREE, activities for families.
Dates: June 11 - Aug 3
Days: M,T,W,TH,F
Times: 12:30pm-2:00pm Lunch
3:00pm-3:30pm Snack
Crab Orchard Elem School
19189 Bailey Street
Marion
618-982-2181
Contact Person: Sy Stone
Dates: June 1 – June 29
Days: M,T,W,TH,F
Meals: Breakfast
Times: 8:00am – 9:30am
First Free Will Baptist Church
609 Monroe Ave
Johnston City, IL 62951
618-983-5254
Contact Person: Marta Phillips
Dates: June 4-August 3
Days: 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 2, 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: JCLunch Bunch.
Herrin House of Hope
112 N 14th St
Herrin, IL 62948
618-751-0053
Contact Person: John Steve
Dates: May 18 - Aug 14
Days: M,T,W,TH,F
Meals: Lunch
Times: 11:00am - 1:00pm
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 14.
Unity Christian School
100 E College Street
Energy
618-942-3802
Contact Person; Belinda Keller
Dates: June 4 – July 27
Days: M,T,W,TH,F
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Times: 8:30am – 9:30am Breakfast
11:30am-12:30pm Lunch
(Closed July 4th)
Washington Ave Baptist Church- Johnston City
304 E 9th St
Johnston City
618-922-5811
Contact Person: Barry Robertson
Dates: July 15 - July 18
Click on the picture above for an excel spreadsheet listing of ISBE sponsored summer food programs
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 and ISBE. Please call in advance to confirm:
- Franklin County
100 E McKenzie , Benton, Illinois
Days of Operation- M, T, W Th, BREAKFAST ONLY
7:30 am- 9:30 am
6/4/2018- 6/28/2018
618-438-7181
Christopher Elementary School- Christopher students only
Days of Operation M,T,W,TH,F
Lunch Time 11:00AM-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.
Valier
The Valier Bluebird Cafe
304 W Main, Valier, Illinois
Starting June 4th- Monday through Friday.
11am-noon
West Frankfort
Frankfort Intermediate School
800 N Cherry St
West Frankfort
618-937-1412
Contact Person: Doug Corzine
Dates: June 4- June 22
Days: M,T,W,TH,F
Meals: Breakfast
Times: 7:30 am- 8:30 am
West Frankfort-
T.M.A.D. Inc.- Community Youth Center- Summer Program 2018
June 4th – August 1st
1011 E. 6th St., West Frankfort
(Old Frankfort Elementary School)
*Enter Through The East Side Doors*
K-8th Graders
Monday’s, Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s 10am – 2pm Cost of Summer Program is by Donation ONLY!
PROGRAMS: BIBLE STUDY, ART, MUSIC, DANCE, RECREATION
Partnered with Department of Education, Summer Food Service Program
11am-12pm FREE LUNCH For Children Attending Summer Program
12pm–1pm FREE LUNCH Open to Community
For more information call 618-889-0984.
Zeigler
First Baptist Church of Zeigler
116 S Pine Street
11:30 am- 12:30 pm
June 21- August 5
- Gallatin County
188 Church Street
Shawneetown
Contact Person: Anita Golden
Dates: June 4 - July 25
Days: M,T,W
Times: 11:00am - 1:00pm
African American Museum
1237 E Main St, Ste C2
Carbondale
618-713-9010
Contact Person: Abdul Haqq
Dates: June 1 – June 29
Days: M,T,W,TH,F
Meal: Lunch & Afternoon Snack
Times: 12:00pm – 2:00pm Lunch
2:45pm – 3:30pm Snack
Arnettes Barber Shop
108 E Oak Street
Carbondale
618-713-9010
Contact Person: Abdul Haqq
Dates: Aug 4th
Days: SA
Meal: Lunch
Times: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Attucks Eurma Hays Center
441 E Willow Street
Carbondale
618-529-9100
Contact Person: Yolanda Rivera
Dates: June 4th – Aug 11th
Days: M,T,W,Th,F
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Times: 9:00am – 10:00am Breakfast
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch
Attucks Carol Moseley-Braun Center
1123 E College Street
Carbondale
618-457-8853
Contact Person: Annette Brooka
Dates: June 4th – Aug 11th
Days: M,T,W,Th,F
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Times: 9:00am – 10:00am Breakfast
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch
Carbondale Public Library
405 W Main Street
Carbondale
502-422-1574
Contact Person: Sherrie Duncan
Dates: June 4th – Aug 3rd
Days: T,W,Th
Meals: Lunch
Times: 11:15am – 12:30pm
Fields Apartment
700 S Lewis Lane
Carbondale
618-549-0341
Contact person: Abdul Haqq
Dates: June 1st – Aug 11th
Days: M,T,W,Th,F,SA
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Times: 9:45am – 10:45am Breakfast
12:45pm-1:30pm Lunch
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
618-684-8243
Contact Person: Barbara Anderson
Dates: June 12 - Aug 2
Days: T,W,Th
Meals: Lunch ( see listing above)
Times: 12:00pm-1:00pm
SPIN (Supporting People In Need)
Address: 822 W Industrial Park Rd Murphysboro, IL 62966
Date Open 6/8/2018
Date Closed 8/3/2018
Days of Operation F
Meal Types Served Hot Lunches
Lunch Time 12:00PM-1:00PM
Activities/Program 1:00PM-2:00PM
Site Phone Number(618) 201-7298
- Massac County
First Missionary Baptist Church
Address 413 W 7th St Metropolis, IL 62960
Days of Operation M,T,W,TH,F
Meal Types ServedL
Lunch Time12:00PM-1:00PM
Site Phone Number(217) 345-2169
- Perry County
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 for 19 years old and above.
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
618-542-2646
Contact Person: Diana Rea
Day: M,T,W,TH,F
Times: 8:00am - 9:00am Breakfast
11:00am - 1:00pm Lunch
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
618-542-3856
Contact Person: Cory Robbins
Days: M,T,W,TH,F
Times: 8:00am- 9:00am Breakfast
11:00am -1:00pm Lunch
Meals are free for children ages 0-18
Ages 19 and up- Breakfast 1:00, Lunch 2:00
- Saline County
204 N Main Street
Harrisburg
618-253-7637
Contact Person: Valarie Hodges
Dates: July 16 – July 20
Days: M,T,W,TH,F
Meals: Lunch
Times: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Housing Facility
927 W Barnett
Harrisburg
618-253-7637
Contact Person: Valarie Hodges
Dates: June 4 – August 3
Days: M,W,F
Meals: Lunch
Times: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Harrisburg High School
333 W College, Harrisburg
June 4- August 3
11am- 12:30 pm- Monday through Friday
18 and under eat FREE, adult meals $3.00
Mobile Sites
- Saline County Housing 11am- 12:30 pm. Mon, Wed, Friday
-Century Estates 11am- 12:30 pm Tuesday and Thursday
-Harrisburg Public Library – 11am- 12:30 pm Wed.
- Union County
413 N Appleknocker St
Cobden
618-893-2311
Contact Person: Edwin Shoemate
Dates: June 11 – July 6
Days: M,T,W,TH,F
Meals: Lunch
Times: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Boyton Street Community Center
501 W Boyton
Marion
618-997-1113
Contact Person: Stephanie Willis
Kickoff Celebration June 8th from 1pm- 3pm Fun, FREE, activities for families.
Dates: June 11 - Aug 3
Days: M,T,W,TH,F
Times: 12:30pm-2:00pm Lunch
3:00pm-3:30pm Snack
Crab Orchard Elem School
19189 Bailey Street
Marion
618-982-2181
Contact Person: Sy Stone
Dates: June 1 – June 29
Days: M,T,W,TH,F
Meals: Breakfast
Times: 8:00am – 9:30am
First Free Will Baptist Church
609 Monroe Ave
Johnston City, IL 62951
618-983-5254
Contact Person: Marta Phillips
Dates: June 4-August 3
Days: 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 2, 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: JCLunch Bunch.
Herrin House of Hope
112 N 14th St
Herrin, IL 62948
618-751-0053
Contact Person: John Steve
Dates: May 18 - Aug 14
Days: M,T,W,TH,F
Meals: Lunch
Times: 11:00am - 1:00pm
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 14.
Unity Christian School
100 E College Street
Energy
618-942-3802
Contact Person; Belinda Keller
Dates: June 4 – July 27
Days: M,T,W,TH,F
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Times: 8:30am – 9:30am Breakfast
11:30am-12:30pm Lunch
(Closed July 4th)
Washington Ave Baptist Church- Johnston City
304 E 9th St
Johnston City
618-922-5811
Contact Person: Barry Robertson
Dates: July 15 - July 18
