Summer Food Service Program

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides nutritious meals and snacks to children during the summer, when school is out.

Healthy Meals for Kids All Summer Long

When school lets out for the summer, many children lose access to the healthy breakfasts and lunches they receive during the school year. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) helps fill that gap by providing free, nutritious meals to children and teens across Northeast Tennessee during the summer months.

FTHRA proudly administers the SFSP in our region, ensuring that no child goes hungry when school is out. Our goal is to help children stay healthy, active, and ready to learn when they return to school in the fall.

Summer Food Service Program – Summer 2026

The First Tennessee Human Resource Agency (FTHRA) is proud to sponsor the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for Summer 2026 to benefit children and families throughout Carter, Greene, and Unicoi counties.

The Summer Food Service Program helps ensure children continue to have access to nutritious meals while school is out for summer break. Through this program, FTHRA provides nutritious 5-day meal boxes containing shelf-stable breakfast and lunch items at no cost to children and families.

Meals are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are provided free of charge to all children.

View the flyer.

Program Details

  • Program Start Date: May 26, 2026
  • Program End Date: July 31, 2026
  • Meals Provided: 5-day meal boxes containing shelf-stable breakfast and lunch items
  • Cost: Free to all children

Please view the Summer 2026 site map and flyer below for additional information and directions.

Summer 2026 Service Locations & Schedule

Map of Summer Food (Summer 2026) locations

Cloudland Elementary School

  • Address: 8540 Highway 19 E, Roan Mountain, TN 37687
  • Pickup Location: Lower parking lot
  • Meal Service Day: Thursdays
  • Program Dates: May 28, 2026 – July 30, 2026
  • Service Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Unicoi Elementary School

  • Address: 404 Massachusetts Avenue, Unicoi, TN 37692
  • Pickup Location: Pavilion area
  • Meal Service Day: Fridays*
  • Program Dates: May 29, 2026 – July 31, 2026
  • Service Time: 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM

Watauga City Hall

  • Address: 103 W. 4th Avenue, Watauga, TN 37694
  • Pickup Location: Front entrance, in the kitchen
  • Meal Service Day: Tuesdays
  • Program Dates: May 26, 2026 – July 28, 2026
  • Service Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Crossroads Church

  • Address: 123 Fairgrounds Circle, Greeneville, TN 37745
  • Pickup Location: Parking lot of building
  • Meal Service Day: Wednesdays
  • Program Dates: May 27, 2026 – July 29, 2026
  • Service Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

North Greene High School

  • Address: 4675 Old Baileyton Road, Greeneville, TN 37745
  • Pickup Location: Front parking lot
  • Meal Service Day: Mondays**
  • Program Dates: May 26, 2026 – July 27, 2026
  • Service Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Cedar Creek Church of God

  • Address: 2800 Cedar Creek Road, Greeneville, TN 37743
  • Pickup Location: TBD
  • Meal Service Day: Mondays**
  • Program Dates: May 26, 2026 – July 27, 2026
  • Service Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Additional Information

Each site will receive one delivery per week. Meals are available to all children at no charge and are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

FTHRA is committed to ensuring equal access to meal services. No child will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or reprisal/retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Holiday Schedule Notes

* Friday Site Adjustments

  • FTHRA will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026. Meals for that week will be delivered on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
  • FTHRA will also be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026. Meals for that week will be delivered on Thursday, July 2, 2026.

** Monday Site Adjustment

  • FTHRA will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026. Meals for that week will be delivered on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Program Information:

Who Can Receive Meals

The program is open to all children and teens 18 years old and younger; no registration required. There are no income requirements or paperwork; just visit a participating meal site and enjoy a free meal.

What We Provide

Meals served through SFSP meet federal nutrition guidelines and include a variety of foods that are both kid-friendly and healthy. Typical meals may include:

  • Lean proteins and whole grains

  • Fresh fruits and vegetables

  • Milk and other nutritious beverages

How It Works

Meals are prepared in partnership with local schools, community centers, and churches throughout our eight-county service area. Sites may offer breakfast, lunch, or both, depending on the location and schedule.

Why It Matters

For many families, summer brings extra challenges when it comes to putting food on the table. The SFSP helps relieve that burden while promoting healthy eating habits and community connection.

By ensuring children have access to nutritious meals year-round, FTHRA supports stronger families, healthier communities, and brighter futures.

For any and all inquiries, call the Nutrition Program Director at 423-461-8217.

Program Brochures

Brochure icon Link to the SFSP brochure in English.

Brochure icon Link to the SFSP brochure in Spanish.