When school is out, stretch your food dollars with the summer meals program for kids.
Did you know there are more than 1,000 places in Maryland serving free summer meals for children age 18 and younger?
Call 211 to ask for the closest summer meals site. Text FOOD to 877-877 or visit MDSummerMeals.org for a location near you.
Looking for summer meal ideas to make in a snap?
Try these recipes to make a meal the whole family will love! After dinner, cool off with a healthy treat the kids can help to make ahead of time. Make these ice pops with watermelon, cantaloupe, or honeydew when summer melon is at its best!
Want more summer dinner ideas?
- Marinades or salad dressings make cheaper cuts of meat more tender and add great flavor.
- Marinate meats with lemon, fresh or dried herbs, garlic, or pepper to add great flavor without adding salt.
- Cook meat and vegetables outside on the grill. Serve less meat and more grilled or roasted vegetables. You will stretch your food budget and boost nutrition.
- Top a green salad with baked or grilled chicken, fresh summer berries, cucumber slices, and a light salad dressing.
- Eat breakfast for dinner! Eggs make a low cost summer meal. Add chopped onion, peppers, mushrooms, and fresh or dried herbs to make a veggie omelet.
- Make a main dish salad with fresh corn, canned beans, and chopped tomatoes. Fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley and lime or lemon juice add flavor without adding fat or salt.
