Find Free Summer Meals in Southeastern Wisconsin

When school is out, kids can still count on healthy meals. The Summer Meals Program provides free, nutritious meals for children across southeastern Wisconsin. In partnership with Hunger Task Force, CFI is serving meals at 150 community sites – including parks, schools and neighborhood centers. Meals are available to any child who visits a participating site.

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In Milwaukee County, an estimated 1 in 4 children experiences food insecurity, a challenge that peaks in the summer months. CFI helps close that gap by bringing meals directly to neighborhoods where access to healthy food is limited.

A Growing Impact Across Southeast Wisconsin

What began more than 25 years ago as a small effort has grown into one of the region’s most impactful food access programs. CFI has proudly sponsored the Summer Food Service Program for 26 years, starting with just 10 sites. Today, the program reaches children across southeast Wisconsin—serving more than 181,000 meals in 2025 at over 100 sites, including parks, recreation centers, community youth organizations, charter schools, and early learning centers.

This year, CFI is expanding again, with plans to serve 150 sites, including eight new locations in Racine made possible through support from the Racine Dominican Sisters and Benner Beats Hunger Foundation.

More Than Meals: Supporting Kids and Building Futures

CFI’s Food & Nutrition Services program goes beyond food access. It’s also a hands-on training program for people facing barriers to employment. Participants gain real-world experience in food service, safety, nutrition and customer service, preparing them for stable, competitive jobs while helping deliver meals to children in our community.

Many of the children we serve live in areas with limited access to affordable, nutritious food. These gaps can contribute to long-term health and learning challenges. CFI integrates nutrition education into its programs, helping children and families build healthy habits that support both physical and mental well-being.

“As food insecurity rises and food deserts expand across our region, the need for programs like ours has never been more urgent,” said Heidi Chada, CFI President & CEO. “Last year alone, we served more than 5 million meals across southeast Wisconsin while training a capable, motivated workforce. This dual-impact approach is central to our strategic vision: meeting crucial community needs while opening doors to employment for people with disabilities and behavioral health challenges. It’s a powerful example of where good food meets good work.”