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 lunches for kids in our community.
YMCA Cass-Clay Meal Programs
All kids ages 18 and younger can get FREE healthy breakfasts and lunches at many
sites – no eligibility requirements! Learn more at ymcacassclay.org/foodprograms.
Here are the Distribution Sites and days/times:
Mobile Feeding Unit (Look for the “Y FEEDS KIDS” truck!):
| Location | Address | Meals and Times | Dates |
| Brunsdale Park | 1702 27th Ave. S. Fargo | Lunch only: 11:00 – 11:30am | June 5 – August 18 |
| Village West Park | 4415 9th Ave. Circ. S. Fargo | Lunch only: 12:00 – 12:30pm | June 5 – August 18 |
School and YMCA Sites:
| Location | Address | Meals and Times | Dates |
| Eastwood Elementary* | 500 10th Ave. E. West Fargo | Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30am, Lunch: 11:30am – 12:30pm | June 5 – August 25 |
| Fercho YMCA | 4415 9th Ave. Circ. S. Fargo | Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30am, Lunch: 11:00am – 12:30pm | May 30 – August 25 |
| Jefferson Elementary | 1701 4th Ave. S. Fargo | Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30am, Lunch: 11:00am – 12:30pm | June 5 – August 25 |
| L.E. Berger Elementary* | 631 4th Ave. West Fargo | Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30am, Lunch 11:30am – 12:30pm | June 5 – August 25 |
| Madison Elementary | 1040 29th St. N. Fargo | Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30am, Lunch: 11:00am – 12:30pm | June 5 – August 25 |
| Schlossman YMCA | 4243 19th Ave. S. Fargo | Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30am, Lunch: 11:00am – 12:30pm | May 30 – August 25 |
*This food program is in partnership with West Fargo Public Schools
Great Plains Food Bank
The Great Plains Food Bank will again be providing summer meals at locations throughout the FM area. Please see their website for dates and locations.
Summer 2023 Locations:
Fargo
The Arbors at McCormick Park
Monday through Friday 12:30-1 p.m.
June 5 – August 25 (no July 4)
West Fargo
Herb Tintes Park
Tuesday only 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
June 13 – August 15 (no July 4)
The Wilds Park
Tuesday only 7:00-7:45 p.m.
June 13 – August 15 (no July 4)
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: Ben Franklin
Dates: Monday – Thursday from June 7-28, 2023
Time: 7:45 – 9:00 a.m.
Site: Carl Ben E.
Dates: Monday – Thursday from June 7-28, 2023
Time: 7:45 – 9:00 a.m.
Site: Eagles
Dates: Monday – Friday from July 9 – July 27, 2023
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Site: Washington Elementary
Dates: Monday-Friday from July 9 – 27, 2023
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Site: Roosevelt Elementary
Dates: Monday – Friday from July 9-27, 2023
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Site: McKinley Elementary
Dates: Monday – Friday from July 9-27, 2023
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Site: Ed Clapp
Dates: Monday – Friday from July 9 – July 27, 2023
Time:7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Site: Lincoln Elementary
Dates: Monday – Friday from July 9 – July 27, 2023
Time:7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Site: Lewis & Clark Elementary
Dates: Monday – Friday from July 9 – July 27, 2023
Time:7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Site: South High
Dates:Monday – Thursday from June 7 – July 26, 2023
Time: 7:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Site: Dakota High
Dates:Monday – Thursday from June 7 – June 28, 2023
Time: 7:45 – 9:15 a.m.
LUNCH
Site: South High
Dates: Monday – Thursday from June 7 – July 26, 2023
Time: 10:30 – 12:30 a.m.
Site: Dakota High
Dates: Monday – Thursday from June 7 – June 28, 2023
Time: 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
West Fargo Public Schools
WFPS will provide free lunch to community kids from May 29 – July 19 at the following locations. Find more information on each meal site at www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids.
Site: Willow Park Elementary
Dates: May 29 – June 21, 2023
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Site: Sheyenne High School
Dates: June 4 – July 19, 2023
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 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-Friday from May 31 – August 18, 2023. Please see details below.
BREAKFAST (Served 7:15 – 8:15 a.m.)
Site: SG Reinertson (1201 40th Ave)
Site: Ellen Hopkins (2020 11th St S)
Site: Robert Asp (910 11th St N)
LUNCH
Site: SG Reinertson (1201 40th Ave)
Days: Monday – Friday
Dates: May 31 – August 18, 2023
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Site: Ellen Hopkins (2020 11th St S)
Days: Monday – Friday
Dates: May 31 – August 18, 2023
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Site: Robert Asp (910 11th St N)
Days: Monday – Friday
Dates: May 31 – August 18, 2023
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Site: Queens Park (3201 20th St S)
Days: Tuesday – Friday
Dates: May 31 – August 18, 2023
Time: 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.
Site: Arrowhead Park (2600 6th Ave N)
Days: Tuesday – Friday
Dates: May 31 – August 18, 2023
Time: 12:35 – 1:20 p.m.
Site: Romkey Park (900 19th St S)
Days: Tuesday – Friday
Dates: May 31 – August 18, 2023
Time: 11:40 a.m. – 12:25 p.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.
Churches United/Micah’s Mission
Hot to-go meals are provided to the community from 1:15 – 2:00 p.m. on the east side of the building.
Address: 1901 1st Ave N (Moorhead)
Phone: 218-236-0372 ext. 242
Pop Up Pantry at The Neighborhood Church
On select evenings, The Neighborhood Church Fargo has a pop-up food pantry available to the community. See all individual events HERE!
Food Pantries
Please visit Fargo Moorhead Community Resources Facebook Page for more information on food bank locations and hours.
Click here for an interactive map of where local fresh produce is donated. Scroll down to select “Produce Donation Sites” (they will appear by orange pins).
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!