Summer is officially here, and for some families, that doesn’t just mean “fun in the sun” — For some, with summer comes the uncertainty of their next meal. That’s why we have compiled a list of local food programs that are working to ensure that children receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. If you don’t see a program listed for your area, use the USDA meal finder to see what is offered in your city.

Gulfport School District

Gulfport High School: Breakfast 7AM- 8 AM and Lunch 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM

Gulfport Central Middle School: Breakfast 7:45 AM- 8:45 AM and Lunch 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Pass Road Elementary: Breakfast: 7:45 AM- 8:45 AM and Lunch 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM

Harrison county school district

Check out the flyer below for more information about Harrison County’s Free Summer Meals program! Their 13 locations will be serving meals Monday - Friday, starting June 3. Here are the hours:

- Breakfast: 8 - 10am
- Lunch: 11am - 1pm

Free meals will be available to any child, ages 18 and under.

LONG BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Check out the flyer below for more information about Long Beach School District’s Free Summer Meals program! Their 4 locations will be serving meals June 3 through July 12. Here are the hours:

- Breakfast: 7:15 - 8:15am
- Lunch: 11am - 12:30pm

Free meals will be available to any child, ages 18 and under.

biloxi School district

Check out the flyer below for more information about Biloxi Public School District’s Summer Meals program! Their 5 locations will be serving meals Monday-Friday.

Adult meals: $2 for breakfast, $3.50 for lunch

Free meals will be available to any child, ages 18 and under — 21 and under if disabled.

HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Check out the flyer below for more information about Hancock County School District’s Summer Meals program! Hancock Middle School will be serving meals June 3-27, Monday-Thursday. Here are the hours:

- Breakfast: 8 - 8:30am
- Lunch: 11am - 12:30pm

Free meals will be available to any child, ages 18 and under (Adult Breakfast $3, Adult Lunch $5.50)

Pass christian school district

Check out the flyer below for more information about Pass Christian School District’s Summer Food Service program! Their 2 locations will be serving meals during the dates shown below.

- Breakfast: 7:45 - 8:30am
- Lunch: 10:30am - 12:00pm

Free meals will be available to any child, ages 18 and under.

usda Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder

USDA works closely with states to ensure that children who receive free or reduced-price school meals can get the nutrition they need when schools are closed for summer break. Through USDA's summer meal programs, approved sites in communities across the country serve meals and snacks to kids 18 and younger at no cost. Families can use the Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder to find directions to nearby meal sites, as well as their hours of operation and contact information.

Families seeking food assistance for their children can also contact The USDA National Hunger Hotline, operated by Hunger Free America. The hotline can be reached Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET at