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Summer Food Service Program for Massachusetts

undefined Summer Food Service Program for Massachusetts?


The Massachusetts Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) was created to serve nutritious meals to children when National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program meals are not available. To ensure all Massachusetts children receive proper nutrition throughout the year, SFSP reimburses organizations that prepare and serve meals to eligible children during the summer and school vacation periods.

The Massachusetts Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) was created to serve nutritious meals to children when National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program meals are not available. To ensure all Massachusetts children receive proper nutrition throughout the year, SFSP reimburses organizations that prepare and serve meals to eligible children during the summer and school vacation periods.

undefined Summer Food Service Program for Massachusetts?


To be eligible for Massachusetts Summer Food Service Program, you must be a resident of Massachusetts and 18 years of age or under.

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size*Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1$27,861
2$37,814
3$47,767
4$57,720
5$67,673
6$77,626
7$87,579
8$97,532

*For households with more than eight people, add $9,953 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

undefined Summer Food Service Program for Massachusetts?


To apply for the Summer Food Service program, locate the site nearest you.

Contact information for Massachusetts' schools can be found here.


Please visit the Massachusetts Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) web site for more information.

If you have further questions on this initiative, please call:
781-338-6480

781-338-6480