Summer Meal sites will open at the end of June. Check back for more updates on sites and activities.
FREE MEALS & ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS & KIDS ALL SUMMER LONG!
Kids and teens—join the fun this summer! Enjoy FREE meals, awesome activities, block parties, and fresh food from pop-up farmers markets at locations across the Capital Region and New York State.
Find a site near you below and start enjoying summer!
Making the Capital Region the BEST place to be a kid in the summer!
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Every child in the Capital Region deserves to have a summer filled with sunshine, fun activities and nutritious meals.
212,000+ Meals Served in 2025
The Summer Meals Collaborative is powered by United Way of the Greater Capital Region, generous donors, and volunteers who help ensure nearly 4,000 Capital Region kids are fed each day during the summer.
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Find A Site Near You
Find a meal and activity site below near you that's hosted by the Summer Meals Collaborative. Visit summermealsny.org for all New York sites.
ALBANY
County
Summer Meal sites will open at the end of June. Check back for more updates on sites and activities.
2025 Albany County Summer Meals Sites & Activities
Summer meals and activities are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC unless specified with enrollment details.
This Summer, join Albany Center Gallery or The Children's Museum of Saratoga for FREE, family-friendly art activities for all ages.
Arbor Hill Community Center
47 North Lark St, Albany (Firehouse)
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 15
BREAKFAST: 9:00 - 10:00 AM
LUNCH: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Boys and Girls Club Albany Clubhouse
21 Delaware Avenue, Albany
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 29
BREAKFAST: 8:30 - 9:15 AM
LUNCH: 12:00 - 12:45 PM
Capital Woods
200 Lark Drive, Albany
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 15
BREAKFAST: 9:00 - 10:30 AM
LUNCH: 12:00 - 1:15 PM
Join The Children's Museum of Saratoga on Thursdays from 12 to 1 PM for an activity
Creighton Storey Homes
158 Third Avenue, Albany
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 15
BREAKFAST: 9:00 - 10:30 AM
LUNCH: 12:00 - 1:15 PM
Join The Children's Museum of Saratoga on Thursdays from 10 to 11 AM for an activity
Ezra Prentice Homes
625 South Pearl Street, Albany
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 16
BREAKFAST: 9:00 - 10:30 AM
LUNCH: 12:00 - 1:15 PM
Join The Children's Museum of Saratoga on Thursdays from 10 to 11 AM for an activity
Frank Waterson Park
63 Austain Avenue, Albany
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 29
Please call 518-274-3781 for more information and to register your child(ren)
Girls Inc (Eureka! Summer Camp)
1400 Washington Avenue, Albany
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 15
BREAKFAST: 8:45 - 9:20 AM
LUNCH: 12:45 - 1:30 PM
Questions? Contact the AHA Resource Center 518-380-5600 or ResourceCenter@albanyhousing.org
Lincoln Park Courts
Corner of Eagle & Warren St, Albany
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 15
LUNCH: 12:30 - 3:30 PM
Join The Children's Museum of Saratoga on Wednesdays & Thursdays from 10:30 AM to 2 PM for an activity
Join The Children's Museum of Saratoga on Fridays from 12:30 to 2 PM for an activity
Metropolitan NTM Baptist Church
105 2nd Street, Albany
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 15
BREAKFAST: 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Scholastic Talent Summer Camp
23A Walker Way, Albany
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 15
BREAKFAST: 8:30 - 9:00 AM
LUNCH: 12:00 - 12:30 PM
Questions? Contact the AHA Resource Center 518-380-5600 or ResourceCenter@albanyhousing.org
Skline Garden Apartments
123 Livingston Avenue - Rental Office, E7
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 15
LUNCH: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Superhero Academy (Summer Camp)
20 Ten Eyck Avenue, Albany
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 15
BREAKFAST: 9:00 - 10:00 AM
LUNCH: 12:45 - 2:00 PM
Trinity Alliance
15 Trinity Place, Albany
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 15
BREAKFAST: 9:00 - 10:00 AM
LUNCH: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Union Mission Baptist Church
7 Morton Ave, Albany
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 29
LUNCH: 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Vi Community Center
844 Madison Avenue, Albany
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 28
Please call 518-274-3781 for more information and to register your child(ren)
MONTGOMERY
County
Summer Meal sites will open at the end of June. Check back for more updates on sites and activities.
RENSSELAER
County
Summer Meal sites will open at the end of June. Check back for more updates on sites and activities.
2025 Rensselaer County Summer Meals Sites
Learn more about the Rensselaer County Department for Youth Summer Food Program.
Summer meals and activities are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC unless specified with enrollment details.
Arnold Fallon Apartments
847 River Street, Troy
Monday - Friday
Starts: July 7 | Last Day: August 15
Please call 518-274-3781 for more information and to register your child(ren)
Boys & Girls Club - Rensselaer Clubhouse
544 Broadway, Rensselaer
Monday - Friday
Starts: June 30 | Last Day: August 22
BREAKFAST: 8:30 - 9:15 AM
LUNCH: 12:00 - 12:45 PM
Boys & Girls Club - Lansingburgh Clubhouse
501 4th Ave Troy, NY 12182
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 29
LUNCH: 12:00 - 12:45 PM
SNACK: 3:00 - 3:30 PM
Join The Children's Museum of Saratoga on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 1:30 PM for an activity
Boys & Girls Club - Troy Clubhouse
1700 7th Ave, Troy
Monday - Friday
Starts: July 7 | Last Day: August 29
BREAKFAST: 8:30 - 9:15 AM
LUNCH: 12:00 - 12:45 PM
Corliss Park Apartments - Community Room
1450 Corliss Park, Troy
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 29
BREAKFAST: 8:00 - 9:30 AM
LUNCH: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Grafton Community Library
71 Main St, Route 2, Petersburgh
Mondays & Thursdays Only
Last Day: August 29
BREAKFAST: 9:30 - 10:30 AM
LUNCH: 1:30 - 2:00 PM
GRAB-N-GO Breakfast & Lunch. Registration Required. Please call 518-266-7501 for more information and to register.
Grafton Youth Program
71 Main St, Route 2, Petersburgh
Mondays - Friday
Last Day: August 8
BREAKFAST: 9:30 - 10:00 AM
LUNCH: 12:00 - 12:45 PM
Griswold Heights - Community Room
350 Griswold Heights, Troy
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 29
BREAKFAST: 8:30 - 9:30 AM
LUNCH: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Hope 7 Community Center
596 Pawling Avenue, Troy
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 29
BREAKFAST: 7:15 - 8:00 PM
LUNCH: 12:00 - 12:30 PM
Knickerbacker Park
191 103rd St., Troy
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 29
BREAKFAST: 10:00-10:30 AM
LUNCH: 2:30 - 3:00 PM
Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center
69 Main Street, Route 2, Petersburgh
Mondays & Thursdays Only
Last Day: August 28
BREAKFAST & Lunch: 9:30 - 11:00 AM
GRAB-N-GO Breakfast & Lunch. Registration Required. Please call 518-266-7501 for more information and to register.
South Troy Pool
1 S. Troy Pool Lane, Troy
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 29
LUNCH: 1:00 - 1:45 PM
SNACK: 3:00 - 3:45 PM
Stephentown Fire Hall
35 Grange Hall Road, Stephentown
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 1
LUNCH: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday Meals for summer camp kids only. Please call 518-266-7501 for more information and to register.
Stephentown Memorial Library
472 State Route 43, Stephentown
Mondays & Thursdays Only
Last Day: August 31
SNACK: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
GRAB-N-GO Breakfast & Lunch. Registration Required. Please call 518-266-7501 for more information and to register.
Sunnyside Center
110 East Sunnyside Way, Troy
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 8
LUNCH: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SNACK: 2:30 - 3:15 PM
Team Hero at Sabor Caribbean Restaurant
228 4th Street, Troy
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 29
BREAKFAST: 8:30 - 9:30 AM
LUNCH: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Unity House - Summer Camp
6 102nd Street, Troy
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 8
BREAKFAST: 8:30 - 9:15 AM
LUNCH: 12:00 - 12:45 PM
Walter S. Pratt Playground (East St Park)
East St., Rensselaer
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 8
LUNCH: 12:30 - 1:00 PM
YMCA of Troy
2500 21st Street, Troy
Monday - Friday
Last Day: August 29
LUNCH: 11:15 AM-12:00 PM
SNACK: 3:00 PM-3:30 PM
SARATOGA
County
2026 Saratoga County
Summer Meals Sites & Activities
Summer meals and activities are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC unless specified with enrollment details.
This Summer, Join C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios for FREE family-friendly art activities for all ages. CREATE Together is hosted in collaboration with the Saratoga Summer Meals Sites.
Cheryl's Lodge
Please call 518 371-1185 for more information and to register your child(ren).
25 Fern Lane, Clifton Park
Monday - Friday
First Day: June 26
Last Day: September 4
BREAKFAST: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
LUNCH: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Clement Park
76 Grace St, Waterford
Monday - Friday
First Day: June 29
Last Day: August 21
LUNCH: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
D&R Village
Please call 518 371-1185 for more information and to register your child(ren).
430 Route 146, Clifton Park
Monday - Friday
First Day: June 29
Last Day: September 4
LUNCH: 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Galway Central School District - Grab 'n Go Site.
Please call 518 371-1185 for more information and to register your child(ren).
5317 Sacandaga Rd, Galway
Elementary School
Monday - Thursday
First Day: July 6
Last Day: July 30
LUNCH: 10:00 - 10:30 AM
High School
Monday - Friday
First Day: July 6
Last Day: August 13
LUNCH: 10:00 - 10:30 AM
Greenfield Community Center - Grab 'n Go Site.
Please call 518 371-1185 for more information and to register your child(ren).
25 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center
Monday - Friday
First Day: July 6
Last Day: August 28
LUNCH: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kayadeross Acres
Please call 518 371-1185 for more information and to register your child(ren).
885 Middleline Road, Ballston Spa
Monday - Friday
First Day: June 29
Last Day: September 4
LUNCH: 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Louden Oaks
Please call 518 371-1185 for more information and to register your child(ren).
314 Louden Road, Saratoga Springs
Monday - Friday
First Day: June 29
Last Day: September 4
LUNCH: 12:45 - 1:15 PM
Malta Gardens
2378 Route 9, Mechanicville
Monday - Friday
First Day: June 29
Last Day: September 4
LUNCH: 12:30 - 1:00 PM
MACSC Summer Adventure Camp
Please call 518 371-1185 for more information and to register your child(ren).
6 S. Main Street, Mechanicville
Monday - Friday
First Day: July 1
Last Day: August 21
LUNCH: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Mechanicville Central Schools Elementary School
Please call 518 371-1185 for more information and to register your child(ren).
25 Kniskern Avenue, Mechanicville
Elementary School (MACSC Camp)
Monday - Friday
First Day: July 6
Last Day: August 7
LUNCH: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Elementary School (Summer Camp)
Monday - Friday
First Day: July 1
Last Day: August 28
BREAKFAST: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
LUNCH: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
High School (Summer Academy)
Monday - Friday
First Day: July 6
Last Day: August 14
BREAKFAST: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
LUNCH: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mechanicville Public Library
190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville
Monday - Friday
First Day: July 1
Last Day: August 14
LUNCH: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Park Avenue Playground
711 Park Avenue, Mechanicville
Monday - Friday
First Day: July 1
Last Day: August 21
LUNCH: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Pyramid Pines
342 Cordova Way, Saratoga Springs
Monday - Friday
First Day: June 29
Last Day: September 4
LUNCH: 1:30 - 2:00 PM
Saratoga Hills Park
1 Maple Lane, Stillwater
Monday - Friday
First Day: June 29
Last Day: September 4
LUNCH: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Saratoga Village - Grab 'n Go Site.
Please call 518 371-1185 for more information and to register your child(ren).
900 Rock City Road, Ballston Spa
Monday - Friday
First Day: June 29
Last Day: September 4
LUNCH: 1:30 - 2:00 PM
Schuylerville Public Library
52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville
Monday - Friday
First Day: June 29
Last Day: August 21
LUNCH: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
SCHENECTADY
County
Summer Meal sites will open at the end of June. Check back for more updates on sites and activities.
Summer Meals Ambassadors
Help us spread the word about Summer Meals
We want to make the Capital Region the best place to be a kid and we need your help to make it happen. Becoming a Summer Meals Ambassador means you will play a crucial role in helping spread awareness about the program and connect families to resources and meal sites.
As an ambassador you will:
- Receive a Summer Meals T-shirt designed to spark conversation and spread awareness
- Share resources provided by United Way’s informational toolkit
- Post about Summer Meals Collaborative on social media platforms
- Engage your personal network by sharing your experiences related to Summer Meals Collaborative
- Optional: Attend a block party site to experience Summer Meals Collaborative firsthand
Check back for flyers, social posts and more to help get the word out about Summer Meals in your neighborhood!
Activities and Resources
Free meals, fun-filled days, and a burst of creativity—right in your neighborhood!
At our Summer Meal Sites, kids don’t just eat—they engage, play, create, and grow! Nearly every site offers exciting, hands-on activities to keep children energized and inspired all summer! We also offer great resources for parents.
- C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studio Activities
- Albany Center Gallery Activities
- Schenectady Block Parties
- Farmer Stand Pop Ups
- Summer EBT
New York State Summer EBT Program
Summer EBT is a new child nutrition program designed to help families buy groceries during the summer months when school meals are not available. This benefit provides additional support to ensure children have access to the food they need to grow, play, and thrive during summer break.
What is Summer EBT?
Summer EBT is an annual food benefit program that helps eligible families with school-age children buy groceries at any location that accepts EBT, including grocery stores, farmers markets, and other authorized retailers during the summer when kids might not have access to school meals.
Most eligible children will automatically receive Summer EBT food benefits; however, some families may need to apply.
Summer EBT benefits will be issued once per year, in the full amount of $120 for each eligible child. Benefits are loaded onto an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card and can be used wherever SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.
Learn More
To learn more about eligibility and how to use Summer EBT, please visit: otda.ny.gov/programs/summer-ebt/
New York State Summer EBT Program
Summer EBT is a new child nutrition program designed to help families buy groceries during the summer months when school meals are not available. This benefit provides additional support to ensure children have access to the food they need to grow, play, and thrive during summer break.
What is Summer EBT?
Summer EBT is an annual food benefit program that helps eligible families with school-age children buy groceries at any location that accepts EBT, including grocery stores, farmers markets, and other authorized retailers during the summer when kids might not have access to school meals.
Most eligible children will automatically receive Summer EBT food benefits; however, some families may need to apply.
Summer EBT benefits will be issued once per year, in the full amount of $120 for each eligible child. Benefits are loaded onto an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card and can be used wherever SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.
Learn More
To learn more about eligibility and how to use Summer EBT, please visit: otda.ny.gov/programs/summer-ebt/
ABOUT THE SUMMER MEALS COLLABORATIVE
The Summer Meals Collaborative unites knowledge, resources, and community power to create a healthier, more equitable future—one meal at a time.
Launched in 2013, the Collaborative, powered by United Way of the Greater Capital Region, partners with local organizations to strengthen food access and nutrition security across the Capital Region by providing FREE meals to all kids and teens throughout the summer.
Our Impact
- 2.2 million meals served since 2013.
- 90+ meal sites supported annually.
- Serving children who may otherwise go without—especially those in ALICE households and families facing food insecurity.
Why it Matters
- 1 in 5 eligible children in New York State are food insecure.
- Food insecurity harms physical health, mental well-being, and child development.
Together, we're making the Capital Region the best place to be a kid!
Because of your generosity and dedication, we are able to continue offering free meals and activities to more kids and teens each summer, ensuring every child has the strength they need to thrive.
If you're interested in becoming a Summer Meals partner, please get in touch with our team at CommunityImpact@unitedwaygcr.org
Summer Meals Collaborative Partners
