LAS VEGAS (MAY 26, 2026) — Three Square Food Bank and its community partners will provide free summer meals to children in need through the “Meet Up and Eat Up” program from May 26 to Aug. 7, offering nutritious food to kids who rely on free or reduced-price school lunches during the year as part of the Nevada Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).
“As families continue to face rising grocery costs, programs like Meet Up and Eat Up play a vital role in supporting parents and ensuring children have the nourishment they need,” said Beth Martino, President and CEO of Three Square. “For many children in Southern Nevada, the end of the school year also means losing access to reliable meals. Through this program, our community can come together to ensure every child continues to have access to healthy food throughout the summer.”
How It Works
Free, nutritious meals will be available for children 18 and under at sites across the valley, including recreation centers, Boys & Girls Clubs, libraries, and day camps, with mobile delivery to select apartment communities. Breakfast, lunch, or both will be offered from a rotating menu of 20 options, provided free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis to all children without discrimination.
Community Partners
Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the Nevada Department of Agriculture, the Meet Up and Eat Up program helps bridge the summer gap by providing free meals to children in need.
With help from volunteers and partners, Three Square will pack about 20,000 meals each weekday throughout the summer.
Why It Matters
When school ends, many CCSD students lose access to breakfast and lunch. With one in five Southern Nevada children living in a food-insecure household, this program provides wholesome meals and critical resources to local families.
Get Help
For a full list of locations, visit freesummerfood.org or call the Three Square Center at 702-765-4030, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
About Three Square Food Bank
Founded in 2007 with a grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and inspired by founder Eric Hilton, Three Square is Southern Nevada’s only food bank and the largest hunger-relief organization serving Las Vegas and Clark, Lincoln, Esmeralda, and Nye counties. A proud member of the Feeding America network, Three Square has provided more than 696 million pounds of food since its inception. Working with 150 community partners, businesses, schools, government agencies, and thousands of volunteers, Three Square distributed the equivalent of 44 million meals last year. Learn more at threesquare.org or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram (@ThreeSquareFoodBank).
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