Where to find free meal sites and activities while Philadelphia schools are closed

Posted by School District of Philadelphia on March 17, 2020

All schools within the School District of Philadelphia will be closed, Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27, 2020.

The School District is coordinating with the City’s Office of Children and Families, Parks & Recreation, and many other departments and nonprofit partners to provide meal service and activities in safe spaces throughout the city.

Where to find meals during the week 

Up to two shelf-stable meals for youth are available at these schools Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. – noon. The meals are for students from any Philadelphia school, including district-run charter and private schools. 

Essential personnel including a principal, school police officer, and other support staff will be on-site to distribute meals to students and families.

Note: we’re working with our nonprofit partners to identify food pantries and meal sites that are open on weekends.

Find information here: https://www.phila.gov/2020-03-14-find-free-meals-and-safe-spaces-for-students-while-schools-are-closed/?mc_cid=a86dd9e830&mc_eid=1e9ebdcee0

Where to find activities in safe spaces during the week

Some recreation centers and gyms will be open to youth Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. One meal per child will be provided at 3 p.m.

Find the list of rec centers and gyms: https://www.phila.gov/2020-03-14-find-free-meals-and-safe-spaces-for-students-while-schools-are-closed/?mc_cid=a86dd9e830&mc_eid=1e9ebdcee0

Please note: All other Parks & Recreation sites across the city will be closed to the public starting Monday, March 16. This includes environmental education centers, the Carousel House Recreation Center, and ice rinks.