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Summer Food Service Program for Children

The Food Service Program for Children provides meals at City community centers, parks, schools, apartment complexes, public housing, churches, and at non-profit organizations during the summer.

2025 Summer Food Service Program

Please note that dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Please check this page regularly for the most up-to-date information.

Locations, Dates, Times, and Menus

  • Food distribution at local park locations begins June 4 and will end on July 25th.
  • Food distribution at CABQ community centers begin June 9.
  • Meals will be served at each site for one hour on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • View the Summer Breakfast Menu and Lunch Menu!
  • PDF Site Listing

Program Rules

  • Children must be present and between the ages of 1–18 to receive a meal 
  • All meals will be served on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Must receive entire meal, including milk
  • Each child will receive one meal
  • Meals will not be given to adults without child present
  • Children must eat their meal at the site. Meals cannot be taken off site.
  • Clean up your area when you are done
  • Respect others around you and have FUN! 

Note: The City of Albuquerque program is separate from meals administered at sites in unincorporated Bernalillo County. To find a meal site outside the city limits, visit Bernalillo County's website. To view

Summer Meals Volunteer Opportunities

We are looking for volunteers to facilitate summer meals at park locations across Albuquerque.  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the summer meal program visit our Volunteer Opportunity Page.

 

A city employee hands a packaged lunch to a child in a park.

2025 Summer Meal Sites

Data is current as of April 25, 2025.  All Parks locations will end summer lunch on July 25th, 2025.

Sites are subject to change. Locations marked with an *asterisk include APS Story Time In the Park.

View a PDF with Locations & Times

Lunch Starting June 2

 Meal Site Address Breakfast Time Lunch Time
Albuquerque Sing Language Academy 225 Griegos NW 8:00-8:30 11:30-12:30
First Fruit Christian Academy 500 Oliver Dr. NW 8:30-9:00 11:30-12:30

Lunch Starting June 3

 Meal Site Address Breakfast Time Lunch Time
ABQ Childrens Academy 9924 Menaul Blvd NE 9:00-9:30 12:00-1:00
Central & Unser Library 8081 Central Ave. NW   11:30-1:00 (Tuesdays only)
Christina Duncan Charter 1900 Atrisco NW 8:30-9:00 11:30-12:30
Legacy Church 7201 Central Ave NW 8:15-9:00 12:00-1:00
Mountain Mohogany Comm 5014 4th St NW 8:30-9:00 11:00-12:00
YMCA St. Pauls Church 9500 Constitution NE 8:30-9:00 11:30-12:30

Lunch Starting Wednesday, June 4 - *Story Time In the Park

 Meal Site Address Lunch Time
*4-H Park Indian School & Prospect NW 11:00-12:30
*Alamosa Park Sunset Gardens & Bataan SW 11:00-12:30
Avalon Park 90th & Starboard NW 11:30-1:00
*Aztec Park Moon & Headingly NE 11:30-1:00
Bennie Aragon Park 1215 Cerrilos Rd SW 12:00-1:00
Burton Park Carlisle & Kathryn SE 11:30-1:00
*Chelwood Park Nakomis & Fruit NE 11:30-1:00
Conchas Park Claremont & Parsifal NE 11:30-1:00
Desert Springs Park 7627 Blue Avena Ave SW 11:30-1:00
El Ranch Atrisco Park
2720 Ladera NW Noon-1:00
*Grisham Park Veranda & Hoyle NE 11:30-1:00
*Jade Park San Francisco & Ray NE 11:30-1:00
Lynnewood Park Nakomis & Los Arboles NE 11:30-1:00
Marquez Park (KAFB) Pennsylvania & Gibson SE 11:30-1:00
Martineztown North Park Edith & McKnight NE 11:00-12:30
*Montgomery Park San Mateo & Ponderosa NE 11:30-1:00
*Pat Hurley Upper Park 5035 Bluewater Rd NW 11:30-1:00
*Phil Chacon Park 7600 Southern SE 11:30-1:00
Quigley Park Claremont Pl & San Pedro NE 11:30-1:00
*Sandia Vista Park Chico & Jane NE 11:30-1:00
Sister Cities Park McKinney & Harper NE 11:30-1:00
Sun Plaza Apts. 4400 Montgomery NE 11:30-1:00
Sun Point Park Apts. 4057 Montgomery NE 11:30-1:00
Tierra West Mobile Home Park 224 Atrisco Vista Blvd SW 11:30-1:00
*Tiguex Park 19th St. & Mountain NW 11:00-12:30
Tingley Fields Park 913 Atlantic SW 11:00-1:00
*Tower Park 86th & Tower SW 11:30-1:00
Villa Hermosa Apartments 2600 Americare Ct. NW 11:30-1:00
*Westgate Community Park Cartagena & Valley View SW 11:00-12:30
Wilson Park San Pedro & Anderson  11:30-1:00

Lunch Starting June 5

 Meal Site Address Lunch Time
Holy Ghost Catholic School 6201 Ross SE 11:30-12:30 

Lunch Starting Monday, June 9

 Meal Site Address Breakfast Time Lunch Time Breakfast Start Date
Alamosa CC 6900 Gonzales Rd, SW 8:30-9:00 11:30-12:30 June 10
Barelas CC 801 Barelas SW 8:30-9:00 11:30-12:30 June 10
Cesar Chavez CC 7505 Kathryn SE 8:30-9:00 11:30-12:30 June 10
Dennis Chavez CC 715 Kathryn SE 8:30-9:00 11:30-12:30 June 10
Griegos Elementary Play + 4040 San Isidro NW 8:30-9:00 11:30-12:30 June 10
Heights CC 823 Buena Vista SE 8:30-9:00 11:30-12:30 June 10
Herman Sanchez CC 1830 Williams SE 8:30-9:00 11:30-12:30 June 10
Hiland Theatre 4604 Central Ave SE   12:15-12:45  
Holiday Park CC 11710 Comanche NE 8:00-8:30 12:00-1:00 June 10
Jeanne Bellamah Shelter Ctr 11516 Summer NE 8:30-9:00 11:30-12:30 June 10
Loma Linda CC 1700 Yale SE 8:30-9:00 11:30-12:30 June 10
Los Duranes CC 2920 Leopoldo NW 8:30-9:00 11:30-12:30 June 10
Manzano Mesa Youth Program 501 Elizabeth SE 8:00-9:00 11:30-12:30 June 10
McKinley CC 3401 Monroe NE 8:30-9:00 11:30-12:30 June 10
Mesa Verde CC 7900 Marquette NE 8:30-9:00 11:30-12:30 June 10
Native American Comm Academy 1000 Indian School Rd NW 8:00-9:00 11:30-12:30 June 10
Painted Sky Play + 8101 Gavin Rd NW 8:30-9:00 11:30-12:30 June 10
Rennaluz Juarez Shelter Center 1110 Quincy SE 8:30-9:00 11:30-12:30 June 10
Singing Arrow Comm Center 13200 Wenonah  Ave SE 8:00-9:00 11:30-12:30 June 10
Snow Park Shelter Center 9501 Indian School Rd NE 8:30-9:00 11:30-12:30 June 10
Taylor Ranch CC 4900 Kachina NW 8:30-9:00 11:30-12:30 June 10
Thomas Bell CC 3001 University SE 8:30-9:00 11:30-12:30 June 10
Wells Park CC 500 Rosemont Ave NW 8:30-9:00 11:30-12:30 June 10
West Mesa CC 5500 Glenrio NW 8:15-8:45 11:30-12:30 June 10
Westgate CC 10001 De Vargas RD SW 8:30-9:00 11:30-12:30 June 10

Starting June 10

 Meal Site Address Lunch Time
Central & Unser Library 8081 Central Ave. NW 11:30-1:00 (Tuesdays Only)

Lunch Starting June 23

 Meal Site Address Lunch Time
Valley High School 1505 Candelaria Rd NW 11:30-12:30

Lunch Starting July 14

 Meal Site Address Lunch Time
West Mesa High School (APD JR) 6701 Fortuna NW 11:30-12:30

Map: Free Lunch Locations 2025

 

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