Summer Meal Program
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Summer Meals Key Info
WHO: All HCPSS students and any children ages 18 and under
WHAT: Eligible for free meals this summer
WHERE: Locations around Howard County
WHEN: Weekdays, June 23-August 1*; 12:30-2:00 p.m.
*No meal service Friday, July 4
Summer Meal Program Overview
To continue meeting the growing need to feed hungry children and families in Howard County and fill the nutritional gap over the summer months, the Howard County Public School System announces its free summer meal program, which will run weekdays June 23-Aug. 1, 2025. Meals will be served only on days schools are open and there will be no meal service Friday, July 4.
There are no applications, enrollment or fees to participate in this program, however children must be present to receive free meals.
Meals will be provided at no cost to any HCPSS students, as well as any children aged 18 and under. In addition, free meals will be provided to all students participating in HCPSS summer programs.
Summer Meal Sites
Meal sites and pickup times are subject to change. Any changes will be noted on this webpage.
Meals will be served weekdays, Monday, June 23 through Friday, Aug. 1 (except July 4), from 12:30-2 p.m. at the following locations:
- Atholton High School, 6520 Freetown Road, Columbia
- Bollman Bridge Elementary School, 8200 Savage-Guilford Road, Savage
- Clarksville Elementary School, 12041 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville
- Deep Run Elementary School, 6925 Old Waterloo Road, Elkridge
- Ducketts Lane Elementary School, 6501 Ducketts Lane, Elkridge
- Elkridge Landing Middle School, 7085 Montgomery Road, Elkridge
- Hammond High School, 8800 Guilford Road, Columbia
- Long Reach High School, 6101 Old Dobbin Lane, Columbia
- Murray Hill Middle School, 9989 Winter Sun Road, Laurel
- Talbott Springs Elementary School, 550 Basket Ring Road, Columbia
- Thunder Hill Elementary Schol, 9357 Mellenbrook Road, Columbia
- Wilde Lake Middle School, 10481 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia
- Howard County Library System Central Branch, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia
- Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia
- Howard County Library System Elkridge Branch, 6540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge
Summer Meal Menus
Summer meal menus are forthcoming and will be available on the public-facing LINQ Connect website, through the LINQ Connect parent/guardian portal and in the mobile app.
The public LINQ website defaults to display Atholton Elementary. Users will need to select their summer meal site of choice and select the arrows to advance the calendar to an applicable week.
HCPSS Food & Nutrition Services
Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. The summer Food Service program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and is an extension of the National School Lunch Program, which is designed to guarantee eligible children free and nutritious breakfasts and lunches during the school year. Meals served will be healthy and will follow USDA nutrition guidelines. USDA and MSDE are equal opportunity providers.
USDA and MSDE non-discrimination statements are available online.