Free summer meals for kids at 11 Albany schools

Free summer meals for kids at 11 Albany schools

The City School District of Albany once again is participating in the Summer Food Service Program, with free meals for all children 18 and under at 11 schools across the city.

The program serves breakfast and lunch and will operate at the following district schools. Programs run Monday through Friday during the dates below.

  • Albany School of Humanities (ASH), 108 Whitehall Road
    • Breakfast from 8-9:15 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    • July 2-Aug. 10
  • Arbor Hill Elementary School, 1 Arbor Drive
    • Breakfast from 8-9 a.m. and lunch from noon-1 p.m.
    • July 2-Aug. 10
  • Eagle Point Elementary School, 1044 Western Ave.
    • Breakfast from 8-9 a.m. and lunch from noon-1 p.m.
    • July 2-Aug. 4
  • Giffen Memorial Elementary School, 274 South Pearl St.
    • Breakfast from 8-9 a.m. and lunch from noon-1 p.m.
    • July 2-Aug. 10
  • Montessori Magnet School, 45 Tremont St.
    • Breakfast from 8-9 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    • July 2-Aug. 4
  • North Albany Academy, 570 North Pearl St.
    • Breakfast from 7:45 -9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    • July 2-Aug. 3
  • Philip Schuyler Achievement Academy, 676 Clinton Ave.
    • Breakfast from 8-9 a.m. and lunch from noon-1 p.m.
    • July 2-Aug. 10
  • Sheridan Preparatory Academy, 400 Sheridan Ave.
    • Breakfast from 8-9 a.m. and lunch from noon-1 p.m.
    • July 2-Aug. 10
  • Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School, 100 Elbel Court (off Whitehall Road)
    • Breakfast from 8-9 a.m. and lunch from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
    • July 9-Aug. 10
  • Thomas O’Brien Academy of Science and Technology (TOAST), Lincoln Park
    • Breakfast from 8-9 a.m. and lunch from noon-1 p.m.
    • July 2-Aug. 4
  • William S. Hackett Middle School, 45 Delaware Avenue
    • Breakfast from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch from noon-1 p.m.
    • July 5-Aug. 17

For more information, contact school district Lunch Director Lisa Finkenbinder at lfinkenbinder@albany.k12.ny.us or (518) 475-6645.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (link is external), (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html (link is external), and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov (link sends e-mail).

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

The mission of the City School District of Albany is to work in partnership with our diverse community to engage every learner in a robust educational program designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for success. The district serves more 9,600 students in 18 elementary, middle and high schools. In addition to neighborhood schools, the district includes several magnet schools and programs, as well as other innovative academic opportunities for students, including four themed academies at Albany High School.