VermontBiz The Vermont Agency of Education announced the availability of summer meal sites for all children, 18 and under, through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). This federally funded program ensures that children across the state have access to nutritious meals throughout the summer. Meals are served at a wide range of locations, including schools, parks, housing complexes, and libraries. Families can find information about open meal sites by:
- visiting fna.usda.gov/sfsp/sitefinder,
- visiting www.hungerfreevt.org/summer-meals, or
- calling the United Way resource hotline at 2-1-1
“Access to nutritious foods is critical for child development during both the school year and the summer months,” said Secretary of Education Zoie Saunders. “Summer meal sponsors have worked hard to make meals available in every corner of the state. In summer 2025, Vermont served over 1.5 million meals at almost 300 sites across the state. Every family is encouraged to access this important resource to support their child’s growth and health all summer so they can return to school ready to learn.”
Many locations offer prepared meals for children to eat on site. These meal sites can also provide social and educational opportunities for children and their caregivers. Other sites offer rural non-congregate meals. This option allows for meals to be provided via “grab and go” or household delivery. Local site sponsors may allow parents and caregivers to pick up meals on behalf of children without the child present.
In addition to children 18 and under, persons over 18 years of age who are mentally or physically disabled and participate in a public or nonprofit private school program established for the mentally or physically disabled are also eligible to receive summer meals.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
1. mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email:
About the Vermont Agency of Education
The Agency of Education implements state and federal laws, policies, and regulations to ensure all Vermont learners have equitable access to high-quality learning opportunities. The Agency accomplishes this mission through the provision of its leadership, support, and oversight of Vermont’s public education system.
Connect with the Vermont Agency of Education education.vermont.gov.
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