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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 24, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Illinois, we recommend that you visit the state's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response portal.

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Description of Program and Relief

Free Student Lunches

In light of the school closings ordered to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Chicago Public Schools are providing free meals to children. Families can pick up food boxes with three days of breakfast and lunch for any child, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. daily.

Government or Lead Agency

Chicago Public Schools

Dates Available

Available starting March 17, 2020

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Available to any child. Families can pick up food boxes at the locations linked below.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

E-mail familyservices@cps.edu or call CPS Command Center at 773-553-5437 until 7:00 p.m. The Command Center can also help arrange delivery.

List of Additional Information

Please visit this link, as well as:

https://cps.edu/oshw/Pages/HealthyCPS.aspx

On April 13, 2020, the district launched a consolidated meal distribution plan. For a list of school sites that are distributing meals under the consolidated plan please click here.


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