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Complete Eats

Complete Eats
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The Complete Eats program provides free, healthy summer meals for children and teens at several CHOP locations. If you have questions about the program, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

For millions of children across the U.S., free school meals provide the essential daily nutrition children need to thrive. By hosting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), we can help ensure children stay nourished when school meals are unavailable.  

Free Summer Meal Sites

Starting June 15, 2026, families can visit any participating CHOP location for a healthy, free breakfast or lunch for youth ages 2 to 18:

To find a summer meal site near you, visit the Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder.
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Advancing Research That Helps Families Thrive

CHOP researchers are studying how programs like Complete Eats reduce food insecurity and improve access to nutritious meals for children and families — both in the community and in clinical settings.

Helping Families Access Free, Healthy Summer Meals

See how Complete Eats supports families across the region each summer.