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School Food

The New York City Department of Education is committed to making free meals available daily for any New Yorker. Any New Yorker who wants one can get free meals at more than 400 Meal Hubs across the city.

  • Meals can be picked up at all Meal Hubs 7:30 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday
  • Meals Hubs will operate for children and families from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, and for adults from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
    • No one will be turned away at any time
    • All adults and children can pick up multiple meals at one time
    • Vegetarian and halal options available at all sites
  • No dining space is available, so meals must be eaten off premises
  • Parents and guardians may pick up meals for their children
  • No registration or ID required

Find a Meal Hubhttps://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/school-meals

BREAKFAST

Offered Daily: Milk (1% low fat, fat free), Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Canned Fruit, Assorted Cold Cereal, 100% Fruit Juice Breakfast Dipping Sauces (served with all hot sandwiches): Ketchup, Hot Sauce, Salsa Cold 

Cereal Choices: Frosted Mini Wheats, Heart to Heart, Honey Sunshine, Toasted Oats, Multi-Grain Toasted Oats, Raisin Bran, Berry Whole Grain

LUNCH

Offered Daily: Milk (1% low fat, fat free & fat free chocolate), Fresh Fruit, Canned Fruit, PB&J, and Cheese Sandwiches

Flavor Station Provided on Pizza & Pasta Days: Granulated Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes, Parmesan Cheese, Oregano 

Dipping Sauces-IND: Asian Sesame, Blue Cheese, BBQ, Caesar, Chipotle Ranch, Honey Mustard, Ranch 

Condiments: Ketchup, Mustard, Mayonnaise, Thai Chili Sauce, Hot Sauce Dressings: Asian Sesame, Balsamic, Blue Cheese, Caesar, Chipotle Ranch, Ranch, French, Honey Mustard, Lite Italian