A round-up of Summer Lunch Programs in Fargo & Moorhead!
We can all agree that no child should go hungry over concerns that they don’t have enough food to get by, especially during the summer months when school is out.
We have compiled a list of schools, organizations, and food pantries that are offering free summer lunch programs in Fargo and Moorhead (and breakfast, too!).
YMCA Meal Programs
All kids ages 18 and younger can get FREE healthy breakfasts and lunches at many
sites – no eligibility requirements! Learn more at ymcanorthernsky.org/foodprograms.
Here are the Distribution Sites and days/times (NO FOOD DISTRIBUTION June 30 – July 4):
2025 Park Sites:
| Location | Address | Meals and Times | Dates |
| Brunsdale Park | 1702 27th Ave. S. Fargo | Lunch only: 11:00 – 11:30am | June 9 – Aug 15 |
| South Park | Park on corner of 7th Ave W and 1st St W, West Fargo | Lunch only: 12:00 – 12:30pm | June 9 – Aug 15 |
2025 School and YMCA Sites:
| Location | Address | Dates | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Elementary School | 3700 54th St S, Fargo |
5/23/25 – 8/20/25 | Monday – Friday | 7:30 – 8:30 am 11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Schlossman YMCA Downstairs | 4243 19th Ave S, Fargo |
5/23/25 – 8/26/25 | Monday – Friday | 7:30 – 8:30 am 11 am – 1 pm |
| Eastwood Elementary | 500 10th Ave E, West Fargo |
5/23/25 – 8/20/25 | Monday – Friday | 7:30 – 8:30 am 11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Urban Plains YMCA Learning Center – School-Age Room | 5107 30th Ave S, Fargo |
5/23/25 – 8/20/25 | Monday – Friday | 7:30 – 8:30 am 11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
NEW for 2025! YMCA Teen Meals
Teens ages 13-18 are able to get a meal free of charge from the Schlossman YMCA Member Services Desk. Meals are in pre-packed bags, and must be consumed on site. Teens do not need to be a YMCA member, and pre-registration is not required.
Schlossman YMCA Address: 4243 19th Ave S, Fargo
Days/Times: Monday – Friday 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. & Saturday – Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Fargo Public Schools
Note: All food must be consumed on site this summer. No grab and go bags will be available. Find more information on each meal site at www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids.
BREAKFAST
Site: Eagles Elementary
Dates: Monday – Friday from July 7-25, 2025
Time: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Site: Ed Clapp Elementary
Dates: Monday – Friday from July 7-25, 2025
Time: 7:45 – 8:20 a.m.
Site: Lewis & Clark Elementary
Dates: Monday – Friday from July 7-25, 2025
Time: 7:45 – 8:20 a.m.
Site: South High
Dates: Monday – Thursday from June 10 – July 29, 2025 (Closed June 19-20, June 27, July 3-4, & July 11)
Time: 7:30 – 8:15 a.m.
Site: Carl Ben E.
Dates: Monday – Thursday from June 10 – July 2, 2025 (Closed June 19)
Time: 7:45 – 8:20 a.m.
Site: Dakota High
Dates: Monday – Friday from June 9 – July 18, 2025 (Closed June 19-20, June 17, July 2-4, & July 11)
Time: 7:45 – 9:15 a.m.
Site: Madison Elementary
Dates: Monday – Friday from July 7-25, 2025
Time: 7:45 – 8:20 a.m.
Site: Roosevelt Elementary
Dates: Monday – Friday from July 7-25, 2025
Time: 7:45 – 8:20 a.m.
Site: Ben Franklin
Dates: Monday – Thursday from June 10 – July 2, 2025
Time: 7:45 – 8:15 a.m.
Site: Washington Elementary
Dates: Monday-Friday from July 7-25, 2025
Time: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Site: North High
Dates:Monday – Thursday from June 10 – July 2, 2025 (Closed June 19-20, June 27, July 3-4, & July 11)
Time: 7:45 – 8:30 a.m.
Site: McKinley Elementary
Dates: Monday – Friday from July 7-25, 2025
Time: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Site: Lincoln Elementary
Dates: Monday – Friday from July 7-25, 2025
Time: 7:45 – 8:20 a.m.
LUNCH
Site: South High
Dates: Monday – Thursday from June 10 – July 29, 2025 (Closed June 19-20, June 27, July 3-4, & July 11)
Time: 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Site: Dakota High
Dates: Monday – Friday from June 9 – July 18, 2025 (Closed June 19-20, June 17, July 2-4, & July 11)
Time: 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
West Fargo Public Schools
WFPS will provide free breakfast and lunch to community kids from May 27 – June 27 at the following locations (please note days vary).
Site: Willow Park Elementary
Dates: May 27 – June 19, 2025
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: Breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.; Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Site: West Fargo High School
Dates: June 2 – 27, 2025
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: Breakfast 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.; Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Site: L.E. Berger Elementary
Dates: May 27 – June 19, 2025
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: Breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.; Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Moorhead Public Schools
Moorhead area Public Schools will be providing summer meals for all children. All meals must be eaten on site (pick-up is no longer an option).
Meals at schools are served Monday-Thursday from June 2 – August 21, 2025. Please see details below.
BREAKFAST
Site: SG Reinertson (1201 40th Ave)
Days: Monday – Thursday
Dates: June 2 – August 21, 2025 (Closed June 19)
Time: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Site: Ellen Hopkins (2020 11th St S)
Days: Monday – Thursday
Dates: June 2 – August 21, 2025 (Closed June 19)
Time: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Site: Robert Asp (910 11th St N)
Days: Monday – Thursday
Dates: June 2 – August 21, 2025 (Closed June 19)
Time: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
LUNCH
Site: SG Reinertson (1201 40th Ave)
Days: Monday – Thursday
Dates: June 2 – August 21, 2025 (Closed June 19)
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Site: Ellen Hopkins (2020 11th St S)
Days: Monday – Thursday
Dates: June 2 – August 21, 2025 (Closed June 19)
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Site: Robert Asp (910 11th St N)
Days: Monday – Thursday
Dates: June 2 – August 21, 2025 (Closed June 19)
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Site: Queens Park (3201 20th St S)
Days: Monday – Thursday
Dates: June 2 – August 21, 2025 (Closed June 19)
Time: 11:00 – 11:20 a.m.
Site: Arrowhead Park (2600 6th Ave N)
Days: Monday – Thursday
Dates: June 2 – August 21, 2025 (Closed June 19)
Time: 12:00 – 12:20 p.m.
Site: Lamb Park (1325 14th Ave S)
Days: Monday – Thursday
Dates: June 2 – August 21, 2025 (Closed June 19)
Time: 11:30 – 11:50 a.m.
Heart-n-Soul Community Cafe
Salvation Army
Address: 304 Roberts St N (Fargo)
Phone: (701) 232–5565
Daily Breakfast
Served at the service center Monday – Friday from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Free Lunch Program
Served Monday – Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Food Pantries
Please visit Fargo our resource on local food pantries in Fargo-Moorhead for more information on food bank locations and hours.
Contact us to let us know if we missed any summer lunch programs in Fargo or the surrounding area!
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Still need more summer ideas?
Click on the image below to see out Ultimate Guide to Summer, or visit any of the articles below!
This is so helpful! Do you know if there will be free meals again this summer from the schools, or was that a pandemic-time thing only? (Would love to be able to share a 2023 version of this post if you make one!)
Yes, we are currently updating this guide this week for 2023 information! Stay tuned!