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Summer Food Service Program for Minnesota

Minnesota

What is Summer Food Service Program for Minnesota ?

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally-funded, state-administered program. The SFSP reimburses sponsoring organizations who serve healthy meals to youth 18 and under at no cost in eligible areas or qualified sites during the summer months when school is not in session. Kids just show up and get a meal! No registration! No qualifying!

Administration

Summer Food Service Program for Minnesota is administered by Minnesota.

Program Requirements

Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01

To be eligible for Minnesota Summer Food Service Program, you must be a resident of Minnesota and 18 years of age or under.

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $27,861
2 $37,814
3 $47,767
4 $57,720
5 $67,673
6 $77,626
7 $87,579
8 $97,532

*For households with more than eight people, add $9,953 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

Application Details

What is the application process for Summer Food Service Program for Minnesota ?

Looking for a meal site? Site information is usually available beginning in June annually. Use these resources to find an SFSP site near you:

  • Download the Summer Eats Minnesota app to your phone or device.
  • Call the 2-1-1 Hotline or from cell phones – Twin Cities Metro Area: 651-291-0211, Greater Minnesota: 800-543-7709 , TTY: 651-291-8440 .
  • The hotline can be reached at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) (for Spanish), from Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time.  
  • Text "Summer Meals" to 97779. Spanish speakers, text "Verano" to 97779.

Contact Info

1-800-366-8922

How to Apply

Summer Food Site Locator

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