RESOURCE COLLECTION
Apply to serve free meals for young people
DCYF's summer and afterschool meals program
2025-26 DCYF nutrition programs
The San Francisco Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families (DCYF) provides youth programs with free meals to serve their participants. If you are interested in participating in our nutrition program, read our handbook for updated program information and frequently asked questions. There are important changes to the nutrition program for the upcoming program cycles.
To organize the logistical aspect of delivering meals across San Francisco in partnership with our vendor Chefables and DPH, interested sites are required to complete this application by Friday, March 14, 2025.
The application is longer than normal to include program logistics for both the Summer and Afterschool Meal Program. Please plan accordingly to submit this application on time.
This application is for sites requesting meals at non-SFUSD school sites. For sites located at a SFUSD school site please contact smithh4@sfusd.edu for any additional questions.
Summer and afterschool meals
You can apply to participate in the nutrition program during the summer, school year, or both.
- The 2025 Summer Meal Program runs from Monday, June 9, 2025 to Friday, August 15, 2025
- The 25-26 Afterschool Meal Program runs from Tuesday, September 2, 2025 to Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Resources
Documents
Nutrition program handbook
Information session and frequently asked questions
To support potential meals sites with the application process, including changes to the program and application, we hosted a virtual FAQ session on Wednesday, March 5, 10:30-11:30am.