Now that school is out and kids are no longer getting free school lunches, local organizations are providing free summer meals throughout Albuquerque and beyond to make sure no kids go hungry this season.
Summer should be a fun, wonderful season for enjoying pools, parks and time together, not a time to worry about how to afford feeding children while schools are closed.
Local school districts and Bernalillo County are offering free summer lunches—and sometimes breakfasts—at parks, community centers, and pools around the city this summer.
This list will be updated as summer meal sites are announced.
Founded in 1938, Manzano Day School is an independent, non-profit elementary school serving children in pre-k through fifth grade. The program at Manzano Day School sparks curiosity, builds confidence, and develops the whole child while cultivating lifelong learners, independent thinkers, and engaged community members.
Students build a strong academic foundation through core studies in reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, and science, complemented by co-curricular programs in library, music, physical education, Spanish, technology, and visual arts.
With an 18:1 student-to-teacher ratio, students benefit from personalized attention and strong teacher relationships. All students also participate in our Environmental Education program at Fenton Ranch in the Jemez Mountains, one of the few programs of its kind in the country, where outdoor learning strengthens independence, teamwork, and environmental stewardship.
Manzano Day School is committed to accessibility and inclusivity. Nearly one in four students receives financial aid, awarded based on demonstrated need and available funds, with awards covering up to 50% of tuition. Learn more about admission here.
Guided by the philosophy of Joy in Learning®, Manzano Day School balances tradition and innovation while preparing students for continued academic success and meaningful participation in their communities and an ever-changing world.
That joy carries over into the summer during Manzano Day School’s Summer Discovery, a hands-on, interactive program that immerses students in creative, skill-building experiences. Students can enjoy Manzano Day School’s sprawling six-acre campus as well as classes taught by MDS teachers.
Summer Discovery is open to the public for rising pre-k and fifth graders. It runs from June 8 to July 17, 2026. Space is limited. Contact [email protected] or the website for more information.
Some parks around Albuquerque will also offer Story Time in the Park.
Story Time in the Park is an Albuquerque Public Schools initiative that provides families and children with read-aloud sessions, free books, and resources for children and their families.
Between June 8 and July 17, APS student readers will read at the parks Monday to Thursday. (Free lunches are provided at locations Monday through Friday.)
There will be no program on June 19 or the week of June 29-July 3.
Can my child get free lunches?
Free summer lunches are available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants in the meal program must be under 18 years of age.
Here are all the locations across the city offering free lunches (some even have free breakfast) this summer!
*Locations marked with an asterisk also have Story Time in the Park Monday-Thursday between June 8 and July 17. There will be no Story Time in the Park on June 19 and the week of June 29-July 3.
No lunches will be served on June 19 and July 3.
**Check back regularly as summer lunch program sites are announced and added!**
Sites with * have summer reading Storytime in the Park. Sites with ^ also serve breakfast.
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June 1-July 31
^Albuquerque Sign Language Academy, 225 Griegos NW, 8-8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^African-American Performing Arts Center, San Pedro & Copper NE, 8-9 a.m., Noon-1 p.m.
^Legacy Church, 7201 Central Ave. NW, 8:15-9 a.m., noon-1 p.m.
^Mission Achievement & Success Charter SW (YMCA), 1255 Old Coors Dr. SW, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^YMCA Central Family, 201 University Blvd. NE, 8:30-9 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^YMCA St. Paul’s Church, 9500 Constitution NE, 8:30-9:15 a.m., 11:30-12:30 p.m.
June 2-July 31
^First Fruit Christian Academy, 500 Oliver Dr. NW, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^ABQ Children’s Academy, 9924 Menaul Blvd. NE, 9-9:30 a.m., noon-1 p.m.
^Native American Comm. Academy, 1000 Indian School Rd. NW, 8-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Sombra Del Monte (Children’s Choice), 9110 Shonshone NE, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^ABQ Homeschool Connection, 1410 San Pedro Dr. NE, 8-8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
June 3-July 31
*4-H Park, Indian School & Prospect NW, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
*Alamosa Park, Sunset Gardens & Bataan SW, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Avalon Park, 90th & Starboard NW, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
*Aztec Park, Moon & Headingly NE, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Burton Park, Carlisle & Kathryn SE, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
*Chelwood Park, Naomi’s & Fruit NE, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Conchas Park, Claremont & Parsifal NE, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Desert Springs Park, 7627 Blue Avena Ave SW, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
El Rancho Atrisco Park, Ladera & Los Tretos NW, noon-1 p.m.
*Grisham Park, Veranda & Hoyle NE, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
*Jade Park, San Francisco & Ray NE, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lynnewood Park, Nakomis & Los Arboles NE, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Marquez Park (KAFB), Pennsylvania & Gibson SE, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
*Phil Chacon Park, 7600 Southern, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
*Pat Hurley Upper Park, 5035 Bluewater Rd NW, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Quigley Park, Claremont Pl & San Pedro NE, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
*Sandia Vista Park, Chico & Jane NE, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
*Santa Fe Village Park, Bogart & Montano NW, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sister Cities Park, McKinney & Harper NE, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sun Plaza Apts. 4400 Montgomery NE, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sun Point Park Apts., 4057 Montgomery NE, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tierra West Mobile Home Park, 224 Atrisco Vista Blvd. SE, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
*Tiguez Park, 19th St. & Mountain NW, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Tingley Fields Park, 913 Atlantic SW, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
*Tower Park, 86h & Tower SW, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tres Volcanes Community, 9601 Tierra Pintada NW, 11:30-1 p.m.
Unser & Central Library, 8081 Central Ave. NW
Villa Hermosa Apartments, 2600 Ameriare Ct. NW, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
*Westgate Community Park, Cartagena & Valley View SW, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Westgate Heights Public Library, 1300 Delgado SW, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wilson Park, San Pedro & Anderson SE, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
June 8-July 31
Highland Baptist Church (Juntos), 417 Palomas Dr. SE, 11:45-12:30
^Mountain Mahogany Comm., 5014 4th St. NW, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30-12:30 p.m.
^North Valley Academy (RGEC), 7939 4th St. NW, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30-12:30 p.m.
June 9-July 31
Hiland Theatre, 4604 Central Ave. SE, 1-1:30 p.m.
June 15-July 31 (Breakfast starts June 16)
^Alamosa CC, 6900 Gonzales Rd SW, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Alamosa Elementary Play +, 6500 Sunset Gardens SW, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Arroyo Del Oso, 6504 Harper NE, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Barelas CC, 801 Barelas SW, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Cesar Chavez CC, 7505 Kathryn SE, 8-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Christina Duncan Charter (RGEC), 1900 Atrisco NW, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Dennis Chavez CC, 715 Kathryn SE, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Griegos Elementary Play +, 4040 San Isidro NW, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Hawthorn Elementary Play +, 420 Gen. Sommerville NW, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Heights CC, 823 Buena Vista SE, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Herman Sanchez CC, 1830 Williams SE, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Hodgin Elementary Play +, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Jack Candelaria CC, 400 San Jose SE, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Jeanne Bellamah CC, 11516 Summer NE, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Joan Jones CC, 3928 Rincon NW, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Lavaland Elementary, Coors and Avalon NW, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Loma Linda CC, 1700 Yale SE, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Longfellow Elementary, Coors & Avalon NW, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Los Duranes CC, 2920 Leopoldo NW, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Manzano Mesa Youth Program, 501 Elizabeth SE, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Marie Hughes Elementary, 5701 Mojave NW, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^McCollum Elementary, 10900 San Jacinto NE, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^McKinley CC, 3401 Monroe NE, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Mesa Verde CC, 7900 Marquette NE, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Painted Sky Play +, 8101 Gavin Rd NW, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Reynalus Juarez, 1110 Quincy SE, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Rudolfo Anaya Play +, 2800 Vermejo Park Dr. SW, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Santa Barbara Martinez town MGC, 1825 Edith Blvd NE, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Singing Arrow CC, 13200 Wenonah Ave. SE, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Snow Park CC, 9501 Indian School Rd, NW, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Susie Rayos Play +, 6401 Iliff NW, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Taylor Ranch CC, 4900 Kachina NW, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Thomas Bell CC, 3001 University SE, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Wells Park CC, 500 Rosemont Ave. NW, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^West Mesa CC, 5500 Glenrio NW, 8:15-8:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Westgate CC, 10001 De Vargas RD SW, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Starting TBD
^First Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle Blvd. NW, 7:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Valley High School, 1505 Candelaria Rd. NW, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Van Buren Middle School, 700 Louisiana SE, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Rio Rancho (June 1-July 24)
Haynes Park, 2006 Grande Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, 10:30-11 a.m.
A Park Above, 2441 Westside Ct SE, Rio Rancho, 11:30 a.m.-Noon
North Hills Park, 1901 Strawberry Drive NE, Rio Rancho, 10:30-11 a.m.
Star Heights Park, 800 Polaris Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, 11:20-11:50 a.m.
Rainbow Park, 301 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, Noon-12:30 p.m.
Loma Colorado Park, 735 Loma Colorado Drive NE, Rio Rancho, 11-11:30 a.m.
Cabezon Park, 2307 Cabezon Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, 11-11:30 a.m.
Bernalillo County (June 1-July 31)
Ambassador Edward L. Romero Park, 310 Rossmoor Rd. SW, 11:30 a.m.-1p.m.
Atrisco Park, 229 Atrisco Blvd. SW, 11:30 a.m.-11p.m.
Chilili Multipurpose Center (grab & go), 258, HW 337 Chilili, NM 87059, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Clinton P. Anderson Park, 3627 Isleta Blvd. SW, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
^Henry “Kiki” Saavedra Community Center, 201 Prosperity Ave. SE, breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m., lunch 10:30a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Isleta Pueblo Library (grab & go), 950 Moon Light Dr. SW, breakfast 7:45-9:30 a.m., lunch 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
^Isleta Pueblo Recreation Center (grab & go), 7 Tribal Road 64, breakfast 7:30-8:30, lunch 10:30a.m.-12:30 p.m.
La Ladera Park, 211 Los Ranchos Rd. NW, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Los Padillas Aquatics Center, 2141 Los Padillas Rd. SW, noon-2 p.m.
^Los Padillas Community Center, 2117 Los Padillas Rd. SW, breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m., lunch 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Los Vecinos Community Center (grab & go), 478 NM-333, Tijeras, breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m., lunch 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Midtown WIC Office, 2400 Wellesley Ave. NE, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nick Vitale Park, 1731 Laney Ave. SW, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Pajarito Meal Site, 6080 Isleta Blvd. SW, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
^*Paradise Hills Community Center, 5901 Paradise Blvd. NW, breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m., lunch 10:30 am-12:30 p.m.
Paradise Hills Pool, 5901 Paradise Blvd. NW, noon-2 p.m.
Paseo Del Sol Apartments, 291 El Pueblo Rd. NW, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
PB&J Family Services, 209 San Pablo SE, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
^Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center, 9800 4th St. NW, breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m., lunch 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Rio Grande Indoor Pool, 2312 Arenal Rd. SW, noon-2 p.m.
Rosewood Mobile Home Park, 757 98th St. SW, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Shady Side Park, 2920 Isleta Blvd. SW, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
South Valley Pool, 3912 Isleta Blvd. SW, noon-2 p.m.
^St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd. NW, breakfast 8-9 a.m., lunch 11 a.m.-noon
The Village Mobile Home Park, 10200 2nd St. NE, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
*Tom Tenorio Park, 3590 Arenal Rd. SW, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
*Valle Del Bosque, 480 Sunset Rd. SW, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Vista Del Sol Mobile Home Park, 4501 Blake Rd. SW, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
^Vista Grande Community Center (grab & go), 15 La Madera Rd., Sandia Park, breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m., lunch 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
^Westside Community Center, 1250 Isleta Blvd. SW, breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m., lunch 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
