According to Children’s Hunger Alliance, 1 in 5 children in Ohio struggle with hunger. For many of these children, summer is even a more challenging time without access to school and afterschool meals. Here are places around the Cleveland/Akron area that are providing free summer lunches to kids this summer. Tap on the Learn More Here on each listing for links to find out more specific information.
CLEVELAND METROPARKS
Free lunch & nature programs are offered at Euclid Creek Reservation (Wednesdays),ย Bedford Reservation (Thursdays) &ย Lakefront Reservation (Fridays)
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CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Free lunch is available at select library locations weekdays (time varies)
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LORAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Free lunch is available at noon on weekdays at the following branches: Main, Domonkas, & South Lorain
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UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS
Free lunch is available from 11-1:30pm in the hospital cafeteria at multiple locations
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CHILDREN’S HUNGER ALLIANCE
Free lunches available at multiple locations – times vary
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CITY OF AKRON
Free lunches available to those that qualify – hours vary by locations
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MAIN STREET SALOON
Free lunches 12pm-2pm Monday-Friday
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