New Release: 2026 PGCPS Summer Meals Program Announced

13 Open Meal Sites Across Prince George’s County Will Provide Free Meals to Children and Teens This Summer

June 18, 2026
For Immediate Release

CONTACT:
Office of Communications
301-952-6001
communications@pgcps.org

UPPER MARLBORO, MD – The Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) Department of Food and Nutrition Services will launch its annual Summer Meals Program on June 29, ensuring children and teens have access to nutritious meals while school is out of session.

Beginning June 29, free meals will be available for students enrolled in PGCPS summer programs at designated sites.

Starting July 1, all children and teens ages 18 and younger can receive free breakfast and lunch at five participating school-based open meal sites, regardless of enrollment in a summer program. Eight community-based open meal sites will begin serving free lunch on July 7.

No registration, identification, or proof of residency is required. Meals are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Meals must be consumed on site and cannot be taken home. 

Program Schedule

• June 29: Free meal service begins for PGCPS students enrolled in summer programs at designated sites.
• July 1 – August 7: Breakfast and lunch available to all children and teens ages 18 and younger at school-based open meal sites. Hot meals will be served.
• July 7 – August 6 (The Hyattsville Library site will also serve lunch on August 7): Lunch available to all children and teens ages 18 and younger at community-based open meal sites. Bagged meals will be served.

View a complete list of meal sites and service times here. Additional free meal locations can be found through the Maryland Summer Meals Site Finder.

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