2026 FREE Summer Meals for Kids in Hampton Roads

Where things stand in August: most local summer meal programs finish as schools start back up for the fall session. Some programs only run through the end of July. Most schools reopen for the 2026 school year on August 14. The links below are the fastest way to confirm a location is still serving before you head out.

Note: Many local Back-To-School events also help families by distributing school supplies and connections with other local community resources. We have a list of these scheduled events here: Back-To-School Events In Hampton Roads

Local Summer Meals For Kids

Summer meals provided for kids through the USDA’s Summer Feeding Program – Listed below you can find the plan for each local city (in addition to the link where we found the info so you can check for updates) for providing food to their students.

• Additional Information: Mobile Food Pantry (Southside Hampton Roads)
• Additional Information: Virginia Peninsula – Mobile Food Pantry Schedule
• Additional Information: General List of Food Distribution Events
  

Chesapeake Summer Meals

From Chesapeake City Schools –  Updates Here 

 Hampton Summer Meals

Hampton Public Schools and Hampton Parks Recreation and Leisure Services

Hampton Public Schools and Hampton Parks Recreation and Leisure Services are participating in the Summer Nutrition Program For Kids. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided on a First Come, First Served basis.

Hampton Public Schools –

2026 Dates: Updates Here. 

Hampton Parks & Recreation – 

Hampton Parks Recreation and Leisure Services is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, on a first come, first-served basis, at the sites and times as follows:

2026 Dates: June 15 – August 19, 2026 – Updates Here  

Newport News Summer Meals

From the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank (click here for updates):

Meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the following times and locations 

2026 HAMPTON & NEWPORT NEWS SITES:

Norfolk Summer Meals

From Norfolk Public Schools –

2026 Summer EBT Information Available Here.

Norfolk Public Library Summer Meals:

This summer, we’ll be partnering with Norfolk Public Schools’ Nutrition Department to offer free meals  AND books  to kids and teens under 18! 2026 Dates: June 8 – August 14, 2026

Portsmouth Summer Meals

USDA Summer Meals Information: Portsmouth – Foodbank Updates, Portsmouth Parks & Rec Updates, Portsmouth Public Schools Updates

Suffolk Summer Meals

Suffolk Public Schools 2026 Update –

• Summer Meal Delivery Program: Meal deliveries will be provided to eligible rural areas beginning June 8, 2026, helping ensure access for families with limited transportation.
• Summer Feeding Sites: Breakfast and lunch will be served on-site at designated school locations (MBJES and KFMS) from June 29 through July 30, 2026 (this run has now ended). These sites offer students a convenient option for enjoying healthy meals in a welcoming environment.
• Community Food Bank Partnership Events: In partnership with the Food Bank, monthly food distribution events will be held at Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School on June 17, July 15, and August 12, 2026.

Suffolk Public Library:

Summer Programming including meals

• Select Weekdays: 2026 Dates (check calendar for exact dates).
• SPL events are free to attend and open to people of all abilities. If you or someone in your party will require accommodations in order to participate, please call 757-514-7323 and ask to speak with a manager. You do not need to be a library member in order to attend.

Virginia Beach Summer Meals

Virginia Beach Public Schools Food Services –

Virginia Beach Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, on a first-come, first-serve basis, at the sites and times as follows: (Check for updates here.)

Additional Resources For Summer Meal Distribution: