Open Door Summer Meals for Kids

Open Door Summer Eats meal program for kids on Cape Ann

SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS has begun! During the school year, local kids can get breakfast and lunch meal at school. That stops during summer break, which is where Summer Meals for Kids steps in!

Our fabulous Summer Meals for Kids interns already started delivering meals, see the schedule below:

GLOUCESTER WALK-UP LOCATIONS | June 22-August 26

  • The Open Door | 28 Emerson Avenue | M-F
    • Meals Available: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-W and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. TH-F
  • Riverdale Park | 69 Veterans’ Way | M-F
    • Meals Available: 12-12:45 p.m.
  • Willowood Gardens | 40 Willowood Road | M-F
    • Meals Available: 12-12:45 p.m.
  • Pond View Village | 23 Lepage Lane | M-F
    • Meals Available: 11:30 a.m. -12 p.m.

GLOUCESTER ENROLLED LOCATIONS

  • Summer Learning at West Parish
  • O’Maley Academy
  • Kindred Gardens
  • Camp Spindrift
  • Gloucester High School

IPSWICH LOCATIONS

  • Ipswich Community Food Pantry | 00 Southern Heights | Walk-Up Location
    • June 22-August 26 | W-TH | Meals Available 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Winthrop Elementary School | 65 Central Street | Enrolled Location
    • July 5-August 4 | M-TH | 9-9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Questions? 978.283.6776

USDA Summer Food Service Program. Meals provided by The Open Door. Program sponsored by USDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider; visit www.foodpantry.org/usda for more information.

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Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
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Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
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North Shore, North Shore Childrens Museum in Peabody MA
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