The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking sponsors and sites for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to help ensure children across Illinois have access to free meals during the summer months. SFSP, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), served more than 4.2 million meals and snacks in 2025. In 2025, there were 144 SFSP sponsors and 1,433 meal sites in Illinois. Organizations interested in participating in ISBE’s Summer Food Service Program in 2026 can obtain more information by calling 800-545-7892, emailing cnp@isbe.net, or visiting the ISBE Summer Food Service Program webpage and/or the Seamless Summer Option webpage. During the summer months, families in need of meals should contact their school for questions about available meal services. Families can also contact the USDA National Hunger Hotline, operated by Hunger Free America. The hotline can be reached Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT at 866-348-6479 for English or 877-842-6273 for Spanish.