Summer Meals Program: Information for Families
Summer 2026
The Houston County School Nutrition Program will offer meals free of charge to children ages 18 and under beginning May 26. Children do not need to be enrolled in the Houston County School District to receive meals.
There will be three ways for families to participate in the Summer Meals Program. Daily walk-in meal service will be provided at two school locations, vans will serve meals in eligible neighborhoods, and three sites will offer a weekly meal pack pick up service.
Per USDA guidelines, children may receive no more than two meals per day from the summer feeding program. Families should choose the meal service option that works best for them.
Please note: the District will be closed each Friday in June and on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Option 1: Daily Meals
Daily meals will begin on Tuesday, May 26 and end on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Daily meals will be offered at the locations below each weekday and will be served onsite between 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Per federal guidelines, children are required to be present and meals must be eaten onsite.
- Northside High - 926 Green Street, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093
- Perry High - 1307 North Avenue, Perry, Georgia 31069
Please note: the District will be closed each Friday in June and on Friday, July 3, 2026. Meals will not be served at these locations on these days.
Option 2: Mobile Van Routes
Meals will be distributed by vans traveling seven scheduled routes through Houston County neighborhoods to serve children who are unable to access one of the school sites. Mobile routes will begin Tuesday, May 26 and end Friday, July 24, 2026. Per federal guidelines, children are required to be present and consume meals onsite.
Please note: the District will be closed each Friday in June and Friday, July 3, 2026. Vans will not run on these days.
Option 3: Multiple Day Meal Packs
Meal packs will be distributed through the bus or car rider lanes at three school sites every Thursday starting on May 28 through July 23, 2026. Distribution will start at 9:00 a.m. each Thursday until supplies last. Live updates on meal counts will be provided via Facebook, similar to last year. Parents or guardians are allowed to pick up meals for kids, and kids do not have to be present at the time of the meal pack pick up. Traffic flow maps are available by clicking the links below.
For the most up to date information on Summer Meals, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/HCSNutrition.
Additional Information
Summer Meals FAQs
Yes. The Houston County School Nutrition Program will offer meals free of charge to children ages 18 and under.
There will be three ways for families to participate in the Summer Meals Program.
Option 1: Daily Meals
Daily meals will begin on Tuesday, May 26 and end on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Daily meals will be offered at the locations below each weekday and will be served onsite between 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Per federal guidelines, children are required to be present and consume meals onsite.
- Northside High - 926 Green Street, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093
- Perry High - 1307 North Avenue, Perry, Georgia 31069
Please note: the District will be closed each Friday in June and on Friday, July 3, 2026. Meals will not be served at these locations on these days.
Option 2: Mobile Van Routes
Meals will be distributed by vans traveling seven scheduled routes through Houston County neighborhoods to serve children who are unable to access one of the school sites. Mobile routes will begin Tuesday, May 26 and end Friday, July 24, 2026. Per federal guidelines, children are required to be present and meals must be eaten onsite.
Please note: the District will be closed each Friday in June and Friday, July 3, 2026. Vans will not run on these days.
Option 3: Multiple Day Meal Packs
Meal packs will be distributed through the bus or car rider lanes at three school sites every Thursday starting on May 28 through July 23, 2026. Distribution will start at 9:00 a.m. each Thursday until supplies last. Live updates on meal counts will be provided via Facebook, similar to last year. Parents or guardians are allowed to pick up meals for kids, and kids do not have to be present at the time of the meal pack pick up. Traffic flow maps are available by clicking the links below.
- Bonaire Middle
- Langston Road Primary
- Northside Elementary
For the most up to date information on Summer Meals, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/HCSNutrition.
Yes. Traffic at meal pickup sites can become congested quickly. We are working with the sheriff’s office to manage traffic and ensure a safe, smooth experience.
Click on the school names below for traffic flow maps:
Due to storage capacity at each school, sites will have 800 meal packs available each week. At 8:15 a.m., staff will begin labeling vehicles and recording meal requests. Once we reach 800 meal packs, we will redirect any remaining vehicles and close the line to prevent long waits for those we are unable to serve. Meal service will begin at 9:00 am.
We will post real-time updates every 15 minutes on distribution days. Check our Facebook page to see how many meal packs remain at each site.
The answer to this question depends on the type of meal service offered. The USDA guidelines we follow for meal distribution state:
Children are required to be present and consume meals onsite at any walk-in location, mobile route stop, or community sponsor. Children do not have to be present at drive through locations. For this type of service, parents or guardians are allowed to pick up meals for kids, and kids do not have to be present at the time of the meal pack pick up.
No. Children do not need to be enrolled in the Houston County School District to receive meals. Any children 18 and under are eligible.
Our locations will close each Friday in June and on Friday, July 3, 2026.
We sure hope so! Please visit https://www.hcbe.net/snpsummermeals/hosts for more information. You may also call Sybrennia James, Summer Feeding Coordinator, at 478-322-3308, Ext. 3366, in order to determine if your organization is eligible.
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