Young New Yorkers in need will have access to free meals this summer, thanks to a program by the Department of Education.
It's giving away more than 7 million meals as part of the Summer Meals Program.
The initiative offers free breakfasts and lunches for kids up to age 18 from 1,100 locations around the city.
"We urge families to take advantage of this free program to ensure that our students remain healthy and well fed throughout the summer months," said the department's Deputy Chancellor of Operations Elizabeth Rose. "We know that eating healthy is essential to children's development, to their readiness for school, to their participation in physical activity and to their general well-being."
The free meals will be offered from June 29 through September 1.
To learn more about the program, and find a distribution center, visit the city's website.