What is SFSP?
- The SFSP, is a federally funded, state-administered program. SFSP reimburses program operators who serve no-cost healthy meals and snacks to youth age 18 and younger in low-income areas during summer months.
- The SFSP also operates in the event of an unanticipated school closure, extreme weather event, natural disaster, or any other event that may cause schools to be closed more than two weeks.
Who is Eligible?
- All youths age 18 and younger can receive no-cost meals at participating meal sites in the community.
- Individuals with disabilities who are older than age 18 and participate in school programs for the mentally or physically disabled can also receive meals at these sites.
- No cost, no sign-up, no registration, and no ID required.
How to Apply?
- There is no ID or application required to participate in SFSP.
- All youths in DC age 18 and younger can receive service by visiting any participating open meal site located in the District.
Contact the Office of the State Superintendent for Education (OSSE)
- Phone: (202) 727-1839
- Email: osse.nutritionprogram@dc.gov (Please specify DC Youth Meals Program in the subject line)
- Website: https://osse.dc.gov/dcyouthmeals
Where can you find a Summer Feeding Site?
- Text “Food” or “Comida” to 304-304
- USDA’s SFSP site map: https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder
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