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Summer Eats returns with free meals for kids and teens at eight locations across the City of Holyoke

Holyoke Public Schools

June 24, 2026

Holyoke Public Schools’ Summer Eats program, in partnership with the district’s food service provider Sodexo, is returning this summer to provide free lunch for kids and teens (ages 18 and under) at eight locations across the City of Holyoke starting on June 30.

Select sites will feature the HPS food truck, while others will offer meals in pop-up tents served by staff members in uniform. No registration or identification is required. 

HPS is kicking off its annual free summer meals program with a festive barbecue on Monday, June 29 from 12-1 p.m. , at Holyoke Heritage State Park, 221 Appleton Street. During this event, kids and teens can enjoy a free lunch along with face paint, lawn games, and free merry-go-round rides during the event. Individuals over the age of 18 are required to pay $5 for lunch service.

Summer Eats will run Mondays through Fridays from June 30 through August 14. Free lunches will be served daily at the following eight locations:

  • Carlos Vega Park, Hamilton Street, HPS food truck site, 11–11:40 a.m.

  • Holyoke Heritage State Park, 221 Appleton Street. A tent and tables will be set up behind the merry-go-round, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

  • Community Field, Community Field Road, tent and table site, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

  • Holyoke Public Library, 250 Chestnut Street. Tables will be set up near the front entrance and moved inside as needed for weather, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

  • McMahon Field, 75 Kane Road, tent and table site, 11:30–12:30 p.m.

  • Pouliot Pool, 575 Maple Street. Tents and tables will be set up outside the pool area, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

  • Springdale Park, 844 Main Street. The HPS food truck will be parked on the street near the splash pad, 11:55 a.m.–12:35 p.m.

  • Holyoke Hills, 360 Tokeneke Road. The HPS food truck will be parked near the community center, 12:50 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.

Times and locations can also be viewed on this Google map. 

Additional information, including menus, a printable location list, and sites in neighboring communities can be found on the Summer Eats website. In the event of weather changes or cancellations, we will post updated information as a news story on the district website  as well as on the district’s Facebook page.