Berkeley offers free summer meals for kids at parks, library and community sites

Children across Berkeley can receive free lunches and snacks this summer at parks, a community center, a public pool and the city’s Central Library, helping ensure access to healthy meals while school is out.

In a statement Monday, city officials said Berkeley is offering the meals to anyone 18 and younger without requiring registration, proof of income or an application. Children only need to visit a participating location during meal service hours and eat on-site.