Summer Lunch

When school is out for the summer, free, healthy lunches are in!

Kids and teens age 18 and under can get free, nutritious lunches on weekdays this summer at several sites throughout Columbia.

2023 Summer Lunch Sitesopens PDF file

Lunch in the Park

The Public Health & Human Services Lunch in the Park Program provides free, healthy lunches to children 18 years of age or younger at two locations:

  • Armory Sports & Recreation Center- 701 E. Ash
  • Again St. Park- 1200 Again St.

Both sites operate:

Monday – Friday
June 5 – August 4, 2024 (except June 19 and July 4)
Noon – 1:00 p.m.

The USDA-funded program, an extension of the school free and reduced lunch program, provides complete, wholesome meals, prepared by Columbia Public Schools.

Large Groups

If you are planning to bring a large group to Lunch in the Park, please call WIC at  573.874.7384opens phone dialer the day before, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., so we can make sure we have enough meals prepared for your group when you arrive the next day.

Volunteers

Persons interested in volunteering with Lunch in the Park can sign up here:

Armory Sports & Recreation Center

Again St. Park

For questions about volunteering at Lunch in the Park, please contact WIC at 573.874.7384opens phone dialer.