Lunch is served! Free summer meals available for all children in Hood River County

The Summer Food Service Program is open to all families without the need for paperwork, income verification, or regard to immigration status. To receive a meal, children can simply drop in during a site's designated mealtimes. Many programs also offer fun activities to keep kids active and engaged.

"We are happy to continue providing free summer meals to all children in our community," said Jordan Haas, Director of Nutrition Services for Hood River County School District. "This program addresses a critical need, ensuring that no child goes hungry when school is not in session. It's a simple, accessible way for families to ensure their children have healthy food and a chance to participate in enriching activities."

Approximately one in five children in Oregon faces food insecurity. Summer meal programs are a vital response to this challenge, helping children return to school healthy and ready to learn. 

Find a site near you

Each summer, Oregon hosts summer meal sites for kids aged 1-18 throughout the state, serving a combination of breakfast, lunch, snack, or supper. Some programs also offer learning activities.

There are several ways to find meal sites in your area:

• Call 2-1-1: An operator can help you find a site and provide information.

• Visit www.summerfoodoregon.org: This online resource shows maps of summer food sites across the state, serving times, and local contact information.

Hood River County School District Specific Locations and Times

HRCSD offers free meals at convenient locations, including schools, parks, and housing complexes. Children and teens do not need to attend Hood River County School District, and no sign-up is needed – just show up to eat! Menus are available in English and Spanish.

For the most up-to-date menus, locations, and times, please visit the Hood River County School District webpage.

Cascade Locks:

• Cascade Locks School: 8-8:10 a.m.

• Ruckel & Taylor St: 8:20-8:30 a.m.

• NW Clark St: 8:40-8:50 a.m.

• Forest Ln & Shahala St: 9-9:10 a.m.

Hood River:

• Hood River Crossing: 9:40-9:50 a.m.

• One Community Health: 10:30-10:45 a.m.

• Westside Elementary: 11-11:15 a.m.

• Jackson Park: 11:25-11:40 a.m.

• Hope Ave: 11:50 a.m. to noon

• May Street Elementary: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Upper Valley:

• Odell Community Park: 10:05 -10:20 a.m.

• Pine Grove School: 10:30-10:40 a.m.

• Mt Hood Store: 10:50-11:05 a.m.

• Parkdale Elementary: 11:20 -11:35 a.m.

Mid Valley Elementary School:

• Breakfast: 7:30-8 a.m.

• Lunch: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.