FREE Breakfast & Lunch This Summer

Anyone 18 years old and younger can receive free breakfast and lunch this summer. The Summer Food Service Program runs Monday-Friday from July 8 - Aug. 16 at East Syracuse Elementary School and ESM Central High School. There will also be service Monday through Thursday only from July 8-Aug. 1 at Pine Grove.

No paperwork or identification is required for this state and federally funded Child Nutrition Program. Participants do not have to live in East Syracuse or attend the ESM School District. The New York State Education Dept. has notified ESM that Meals MUST be consumed on-site.

East Syracuse Elementary School
Meals served in the cafeteria (please use door # 4)
Monday-Friday, July 8 - Aug. 16 
Breakfast: 7:45-8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

East Syracuse Minoa High School
Breakfast served in the B-Wing & Lunch served in the small cafeteria
The main entrance is closed for construction; please use the Athletic Hall of Fame entrance (stadium side of the building)
Monday-Friday, July 8 - Aug. 16 
Breakfast: 7:30-8:15 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.-noon

Pine Grove Middle School
Meals served in the cafeteria (please use main entrance)
Monday-Thursday, July 8 - Aug. 1
Breakfast: 7:45-8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Feel free to share this information if you know someone who may benefit from this program. Please call the ESM Food Service Department at 315-434-3304 with questions.

Family Food Assistance Options: 

• St. Matthew's Food Pantry - Tuesday, Thursday 10 a.m. - noon, 600 W. Manlius St. in the village of East Syracuse.
• Heaven's Pantry in Minoa:  3rd Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. & 6-7 p.m. at the Minoa United Methodist Church, 246 East Ave., Minoa.