Summer Lunch Programs in Fargo & Moorhead | 2023

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

Provides free lunches to everyone in the community and locations around the Fargo-Moorhead area. See their Facebook page for a list of their meal events!

Salvation Army

Address: 304 Roberts St N (Fargo)

Phone: (701) 2325565

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).

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2 COMMENTS

  1. 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!)

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