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The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) ensures that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session.    This list continues to be a work in progress. We will add more information as soon as it becomes available. This list also includes meal program funded by other grants and generous donations from community members. 
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  • Alexander County
 Egyptian Elementary  and Egyptian High Schools 
5/30/23-6/20/23
20023 Diswood Rd
Tamms, IL 62988
 Monday through Friday
 Breakfast 7:30 am -8:00 am
Lunch 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm

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  • Franklin County

Benton Grade School
100 E McKenzie, Benton, Illinois
Days of Operation- M, T,  W Th, BREAKFAST ONLY
free to children and teens under the age of 18

8: am- 10:00 am
May 30th- June 22nd
618-438-7181


Christopher Elementary School- Christopher students only
June 5- July 7th

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 for holidays. Adults can purchase lunch for $3.00

West Frankfort
Frankfort Intermediate School
800 N Cherry St
West Frankfort
618-937-2421
Contact Person: Doug Corzine
Dates:  June 3- June 21
Days: M, T, W, TH, F
Meals:  Breakfast
Times:  7:30 am- 8:30 am

Denning Elementary
1301 W 6th
MTWTH Fr
Breakfast 7:30 am- 8:30 am
June 5th- June 26th
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Gallatin County


Ohio Valley General Baptist Church
188 Church Street
Shawneetown
Contact Person:  Anita Golden
Dates: June 4 - August 19th
Days:  M, T, W, Th, Fr,
Times:  12pm - 1:00pm Lunch served


  •  Jackson County​
Carbondale
Carbondale Community High School
618-457-3371
Monday- Friday
Breakfast 7:30-8:30 am
Lunch 11am- 1pm

DeSoto Elementary 
311 Hurst Rd DeSoto, Il 

618-867-2317
Monday- Friday 11am- 12:30 pm
June 4th- July 27th



Murphysboro 
 
Murphysboro High School
50 Blackwood Drive
6/11/23- 7/26/23

MTWTHF
Breakfast 7:15am- 8:30 am
11:15 am - 12:30 pm



Unity Point Elementary
4033 S Illinois Ave Carbondale, IL 62903
6/4/23- 6/23/23
MTWTh

Johnson County
Vienna High School
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Buncombe Grade School
​MTWTh,  8am- 12pm
 
Perry County

​DuQuoin Elementary School
845 E Jackson 
DuQuoin Illinois 62832
5/31/23- 7/27/23
MTWThF
Breakfast 8:00 am- 9:00 am
Lunch 11am- 1:00 pm



  • Pulaski County
Meridian High School and Meridian Elementary  School Districts
1401 Mounds Rd
Mounds Illinois  
6/19/23-7/20/23
Monday through Friday
Breakfast, 8:00-8:30
Lunch 12:30- 1:00

  • Saline County

Eldorado  High School School District
2200 Illinois Ave Eldorado, IL 62930
6/4/23- 7/26/23

MTWTh F
Breakfast 8:00 am- 8:30 am
Lunch  11:00 am- 11:45 am

Eldorado Elementary School
1100 Alexander St Eldorado, IL 62930
6/4/23- 6/14/23

MTWTh F
Breakfast 8:00 am- 8:30 am
Lunch  11:00 am- 11:30am



  • Williamson County

Herrin
Herrin House of Hope

112 N 14th St Herrin, IL 62948
5/13/23- 8/24/23
MTWThF
Lunch 11am-1pm


Herrin Northside Primary
601 N 17th St Herrin, IL 62948
6/4/23-6/28/24
MTWTh
7:15 am- 8:00 am


Herrin Middle School
700 N 10th St Herrin, IL 62948
6/4/23- 6/28/23
MTWTh
7:15 am - 8:00 am


Herrin Elementary School
5200 Herrin Rd Herrin, IL 62948
6/4/23= 7/28/23
MTWTh
7:30 am- 8:00 am




Johnston City
First Free Will Baptist Church

609 Monroe Ave
Johnston City, IL 62951
618-983-5254
Dates:  May 21- July 23. 2023
Days:  Mon.-Fri. (11:30am-12:30pm), except July 4.

Washington Middle School
Johnston City

100 E 12th St Johnston City, IL 62951
5/29/23- 6/28/23
MTWThF
Breakfast
7:45 am0 8:15 am

Marion
 Shine! Summer Lunch Program is Back! 
The Marion Park District is thrilled to partner with Zion United Church of Christ and First United Methodist to bring the Shine! Summer Lunch Program back to our parks!

 Starts: May 22, 2026
 Locations: Harrison Park, Bruce Park, and Pyramid Park
 Time: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

 LOOK for the BLUE banner with the smiling sun 

Harrrison Bruce Tennis Court Picnic Pavillion
Pyramid Park-North Picnic Pavillon


Boys and Girls Club of Marion
2706 W Main
Marion, Illinois 62959
6/4/23- 8/3/23
Lunch Time 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
Snack: 3:00 pm- 3:30 pm

Boyton Street Community Center
501 W Boynton
Marion 
Free meal for children ages 1-18 yrs of ages

618-997-1113

Days:  M, T, W, TH, 
Contact Center for start date and times.

Marion Ministerial Alliance
103 E Calvert, Marion, Illinois
FREE meals for adults and children
Monday through Friday 
11am - 12:30 pm


Zion UCC Community Breakfast
Free Carryout Breakfast for all ages
Sundays 8am- 9am
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