Serving Nutritious Food for Kids in the Summer
The Summer Food Service Program is a USDA-funded meal program available to children 0–18 at no cost.
С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County Cooperative Extension supports our partners in establishing and enhancing summer food sites across the county. Though we do not directly manage or maintain any sites, we work hard to share the most up-to-date site lists and summer meal information with citizens in С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County!
2025 Summer Food Locations
Fuquay-Varina
| Location | Address | Days Served | Meal & Times | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuquay-Varina Farmer's Market | 121 N. Main St. | Saturdays | Breakfast: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | June 28 - Aug.16 |
| Pine Acres Community Center | 402 McLean St. | Mondays - Fridays | Lunch: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | June 23 - Aug. 1 |
Garner
| Location | Address | Days Served | Meals & Times | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Oasis | 201 Methodist Drive | Mondays - Fridays | Breakfast: 8-9 a.m. & Lunch: 1-2 p.m. | June 16 - Aug. 22 |
Knightdale
| Location | Address | Days Served | Meals & Times | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosspoint Community Church | 1001 Steeple Square Ct. | Wednesdays | Lunch: 11 a.m. - noon | June 18 - Aug. 20 |
Raleigh
| Location | Address | Days Served | Meals & Times | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church of the Living God | 731 Gateway Park Drive | Mondays - Thursdays | Lunch: noon - 1 p.m. & Snack: 2-2:30 p.m. | June 23 - July 10 |
| Covenant Life Fellowship | 4720 Forestville Road | Mondays - Fridays | Lunch: noon - 2 p.m. | June 16 - Aug. 22 |
| Grace within Transitions Foundation | 2511 Torquay Crossing | Mondays - Fridays | Breakfast: 9-10 a.m. & Lunch: noon - 2 p.m. | June 16 - Aug. 22 |
| Green Road Park | 4201 Green Road | Mondays - Fridays | Lunch: noon - 1:30 p.m. | June 16 - Aug. 1 |
| Historic Oak View County Park | 4028 Carya Drive | Mondays - Fridays | Lunch: 11 a.m. - noon | June 23 - Aug. 1 |
| Poe Center for Health | 224 Sunnybrook Road | Wednesdays | Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | June 25 - July 30 |
| С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County Public Health Center | 10 Sunnybrook Road | Tuesdays & Thursdays | Lunch: 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. | June 24 - Aug. 7 |
| WellCare Welcome Center | 1100 N. Raleigh Blvd. | Tuesdays - Thursdays | Lunch: noon - 1 p.m. | June 16 - Aug. 22 |
С»ÆѼÊÓƵ Forest
| Location | Address | Days Served | Meals & Times | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Regional Center | 350 E. Holding Ave. | Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays | Lunch: 11 a.m. - noon | June 23 - Aug. 1 |
Wendell
| Location | Address | Days Served | Meals & Times | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Parks & Recreation | 601 W/ 3rd St. | Tuesdays | Lunch: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | June 24 - Aug. 5 |
Willow Spring
| Location | Address | Days Served | Meals & Times | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Bluff County Park | 3321 NC-42 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | Lunch: 11 a.m. - noon | June 24 - July 31 |
Zebulon
| Location | Address | Days Served | Meals & Times | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| С»ÆѼÊÓƵfield Missionary Baptist Church | 809 Proctor St. | Mondays - Fridays | Lunch: noon - 1:30 p.m. | June 16 - Aug. 8 |
Additional Resources
Schedule & Activities
The summer meal program operates during the months that school is out of session. This year, most sites will stop service in early August; however, some will serve well into August. If you are unsure of when a site ends, ask the site coordinator when you arrive.
Many sites have fun crafts, games or other activities for children and their parents! Some sites also provide a meal for parents, but always check with the site coordinator.
Summer Food Kick-Off Event
On April 11, 2024, current and prospective Summer Food sites had the opportunity to gather to collaborate as partners, share valuable resources and exchange essential information. This event brought Summer Food supporters together to prepare them for this year's program!
Past Summer Food Data
Other Resources
Promotional Videos
2021 Summer Food Program
2019 Summer Food Program
Reporting an Incident
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
If you visit a site and encounter a problem, please let us know.
We are always working with our partners to improve the summer meal program in С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County.
Si visita un sitio y encuentra un problema, infórmenos.
Siempre estamos trabajando con nuestros socios para mejorar el programa de comidas de verano en el condado de С»ÆѼÊÓƵ.
Host a Summer Food Site
If you are interested in opening a summer food site next summer, offering activities at existing summer meal sites, or getting more information on how to support the program, please contact Sydney Mierop, Food Security Program Manager, at Sydney.mierop@wake.gov or 919-250-3795.
Summer Food Program Contact
Sydney Mierop
Food Security Program Manager
Sydney.Mierop@wake.gov
919-250-3795