free summer feeding program

JNPSD to Provide Free Summer Meals for Children and Teens

JNPSD Updates

May 21, 2026

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District to Provide Free Summer Meals for Children and Teens

The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District (JNPSD) is helping ensure children in the community have access to nutritious meals this summer through its Free Summer Meals Program, which begins June 1, 2026, and runs through July 24, 2026. The program is available to all children and teens ages 18 and under at no cost.

As part of the district’s commitment to supporting scholars and families year-round, JNPSD will provide nutritious to-go lunches prepared with love and safety in mind through several mobile feeding sites located throughout Jacksonville.

“Summer can be a challenging time for families when school is out, and we want to make sure children continue to have access to healthy meals,” district leaders said. “This program helps bridge the gap and ensures our scholars stay nourished and ready to thrive.”

Meals will be available at the following mobile feeding locations:

Route 1

  • Anderson Point – 2616 E. Coffelt Rd., Jacksonville | 10:40 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.

  • Max Howell – 3600 Max Howell Dr., Jacksonville | 11:05 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.

  • Bayou Meto Church – 26200 AR-107, Jacksonville | 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Route 2

  • Whit Davis Lumber – 725 S. James St., Jacksonville | 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

  • Galloway Park – 1 Galloway Circle, Jacksonville | 11:25 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Route 3

  • Mt. Pisgah Camp (Breakfast) – 1017 Ray Rd., Jacksonville | 7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

  • Mt. Pisgah Camp (Lunch) – 1017 Ray Rd., Jacksonville | 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

  • Mt. Pisgah Church – 1017 Ray Rd., Jacksonville | 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

  • Boys & Girls Club (Lunch) – 1 Boys Club Dr., Jacksonville | 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Please note: All sites will be closed on June 19 and July 1–3.

Families are encouraged to visit the district website at JNPSD.org or the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Facebook page for updates and additional information about the summer feeding program.

The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Summer Meals Program is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.