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 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 (NO FOOD DISTRIBUTION JULY 4TH):
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 10 – Aug 16 |
| Golden Valley Park | 6973 Golden Valley Pkwy S. Fargo | Lunch only: 12:00 – 12:30pm | June 10 – Aug 16 |
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 | May 27 – August 20 |
| Independence Elementary | 3700 54th St S West Fargo | Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30am, Lunch: 11:30am – 12:30pm | May 27 – Aug 20 |
| Jefferson Elementary | 1701 4th Ave. S. Fargo | Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30am, Lunch: 11:30am – 12:30pm | June 3 – Aug 27 |
| L.E. Berger Elementary | 631 4th Ave. West Fargo | Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30am, Lunch 11:30am – 12:30pm | May 27 – August 20 |
| Madison Elementary | 1040 29th St. N. Fargo | Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30am, Lunch: 11:30am – 12:30pm | June 3 – Aug 27 |
| Schlossman YMCA | 4243 19th Ave. S. Fargo | Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30am, Lunch: 11:30am – 12:30pm | May 27 – August 20 |
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 2024 Locations:
Fargo
The Arbors at McCormick Park
Monday through Friday 12:30-1:00 p.m.
June 3 – August 16 (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 10-28, 2024
Time: 7:45 – 8:15 a.m.
Site: Carl Ben E.
Dates: Monday – Thursday from June 4-27, 2024
Time: 7:45 – 8:15 a.m.
Site: Washington Elementary
Dates: Monday-Friday from July 8-26, 2024
Time: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Site: Roosevelt Elementary
Dates: Monday – Friday from July 10-28, 2024
Time: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Site: McKinley Elementary
Dates: Monday – Friday from July 8-26, 2024
Time: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Site: Ed Clapp
Dates: Monday – Friday from July 8 – July 26, 2024
Time:7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Site: Lincoln Elementary
Dates: Monday – Friday from July 8 – July 26, 2024
Time: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Site: Lewis & Clark Elementary
Dates: Monday – Friday from July 8-26, 2024
Time: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Site: South High
Dates: Monday – Thursday from June 4 – July 25, 2024
Time: 7:30 – 8:15 a.m.
Site: North High
Dates:Monday – Thursday from June 10-28, 2024
Time: 7:45 – 8:30 a.m.
Site: Dakota High
Dates:Monday – Thursday from June 4-27, 2024
Time: 7:45 – 9:15 a.m.
LUNCH
Site: Dakota High
Dates: Monday – Thursday from June 4-27, 2024
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 28 – June 28 at the following locations (please note days vary). Find more information on each meal site at www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids.
Site: Willow Park Elementary
Dates: May 28 – June 20, 2024
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. (breakfast) and 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. (lunch)
Site: West Fargo High School
Dates: June 3 – 28, 2024
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. (breakfast) and 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (lunch)
Site: South Elementary
Dates: May 28 – June 20, 2024
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. (breakfast only)
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 28 – August 16, 2024. Please see details below.
BREAKFAST
Site: SG Reinertson (1201 40th Ave)
Days: Monday – Friday
Dates: May 28 – August 16, 2024 (Closed July 1-5)
Time: 7:45 – 8:15 a.m.
Site: Ellen Hopkins (2020 11th St S)
Days: Monday – Friday
Dates: May 28 – August 16, 2024 (Closed July 1-5)
Time: 7:45 – 8:15 a.m.
Site: Probstfield (2410 14th St S)
Days: Monday – Friday
Dates: May 28 – August 16, 2024 (Closed July 1-5)
Time: 7:45 – 8:15 a.m.
Site: Moorhead High School Career Academy (2800 27th Ave S)
Days: Monday – Thursday
Dates: June 10 – August 1, 2024 (Closed July 1-5 and July 8-12)
Time: 7:45 – 8:15 a.m.
Site: Robert Asp (910 11th St N)
Days: Monday – Friday
Dates: May 28 – August 16, 2024 (Closed July 1-5)
Time: 7:45 – 8:15 a.m.
LUNCH
Site: SG Reinertson (1201 40th Ave)
Days: Monday – Friday
Dates: May 28 – August 16, 2024 (Closed July 1-5)
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Site: Ellen Hopkins (2020 11th St S)
Days: Monday – Friday
Dates: May 28 – August 16, 2024 (Closed July 1-5)
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Site: Probstfield (2410 14th St S)
Days: Monday – Friday
Dates: May 28 – August 16, 2024 (Closed July 1-5)
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Site: Moorhead High School Career Academy (2800 27th Ave S)
Days: Monday – Friday
Dates: June 10 – August 1, 2024 (Closed July 1-5 and July 8-12)
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Site: Robert Asp (910 11th St N)
Days: Monday – Friday
Dates: May 28 – August 16, 2024 (Closed July 1-5)
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Site: Queens Park (3201 20th St S)
Days: Tuesday – Friday
Dates: May 29 – August 16, 2024 (Closed May 28 and July 1-5)
Time: 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Site: Arrowhead Park (2600 6th Ave N)
Days: Tuesday – Friday
Dates: May 29 – August 16, 2024 (Closed May 28 and July 1-5)
Time: 12:20 – 12:40 p.m.
Site: Romkey Park (900 19th St S)
Days: Tuesday – Friday
Dates: May 29 – August 16, 2024 (Closed May 28 and July 1-5)
Time: 11:40 a.m. – 12:10 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.
Food Pantries
Please visit Fargo Moorhead Community Resources Facebook Page 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!