DUBUQUE, IA — As summer vacation begins, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dubuque and the Dubuque Community School District are teaming up with City of Dubuque Parks & Recreation to ensure no child goes hungry while school is out. Starting June 1, free nutritious meals will be available at multiple locations throughout the city for children and teens ages 18 and under.

The initiative, part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program, aims to bridge the “nutrition gap” that occurs when school-year meal programs end.

2026 Summer Meal Schedule

Sites will open in phases throughout the summer. No enrollment or identification is required to receive a meal.  

Early Summer Openings (Starting June 1)

The following sites will be the first to open, serving the community through August 7:

 Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dubuque: 1299 Locust St.  

 Terrace Heights Community Center: 4001 Peru Rd.  

Park & Recreation Sites (June 8 – August 7)

City park sites will begin meal service on June 8. These locations often coincide with the city’s Playground Explorations programming:

 Allison-Henderson Park  

 Flora Park  

 Murphy Park  

 Jackson Park  

 Comiskey Park

School District Sites (July 6 – July 31)

Dubuque Community School District sites will operate during the peak of summer, specifically from July 6 through July 31. Primary locations typically include:  

 Prescott Elementary School  

 Table Mound Elementary School  

Important Information for Families

 Eligibility: Open to all kids and teens 18 and 

Open to all kids and teens 18 and younger.  

 Cost: 100% free.

 Requirements: Meals must typically be eaten on-site to comply with federal regulations, though specific “Grab-N-Go” options may be available at designated mobile stops.

 Menus: Daily menus and weather-related closings are posted on the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dubuque and City of Dubuque Leisure Services Facebook pages.

Our goal is to ensure every child in Dubuque has access to the fuel they need to play, learn, and grow all summer long,” said program organizers.

For a complete list of times and specific meal types (Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner) served at each location, families are encouraged to view the official schedule flyer available at school offices and City Recreation centers.

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