2026 Children's Summer Food Program

The Children’s Summer Food Program delivers seven nutritious frozen meals each week to school-aged children of families facing food insecurity.  Running from July 8 to September 2, the program is dedicated to supporting households with demonstrated financial need, ensuring children have access to healthy meals all summer long. 

Who is eligible for the Children’s Summer Food Program?

Children must be school-aged (Kindergarten to Grade 12, as of September 2026), and able to consume solid food.

This program is primarily intended to support PEI families currently receiving financial support through the Social Assistance or Assured Income programs. However, families not enrolled in these programs who are experiencing financial hardship, may complete a registration form. 

How do I apply?

Registration will open on Friday, May 29, 2026, and remain open until August 4th, please see registration deadlines below for more details. To apply, please fill out the form linked at the bottom of this webpage.

Once you register for the Children’s Summer Food Program, you do not need to re-register each week. After you register your child(ren) you do not need to order meals. Meals are based on a set menu and specific ordering is not available.

Registration Deadlines

To ensure you start receiving meals on July 8th, please register by June 30th.  Families who register after July 14th will be eligible to begin receiving meals August 5th.

Registration for the program closes August 4th. 

What information is required?

• Name of parent or guardian who is applying
• Contact information for parent or guardian (phone number and email)
• Delivery address and special delivery instructions
• Number of school aged children in the home requiring meals
• Grade level of each child (as of September 2026)
• Personal Health Number (PHN) of each child
• Allergies or food sensitivities for each child (not dietary preferences)
• Financial information (client of Social Programs or household income amount)

How is the service provided?

Meals are produced locally and delivered to the address provided on the registration form. Each registered school-aged child will be provided with seven (7) frozen meals per week at no cost.

Deliveries will occur every Wednesday between July 8 and September 2, 2026.

Please note we will only be offering delivery (no pick-up option). Families are required to have someone at the address provided between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on delivery days to accept the meals. Meals cannot be left unattended for food safety reasons.

Please note that drivers will not deliver food if they feel unsafe (e.g. hazards in the yard, unsecured animals on premises, etc.). 

Who can I contact for more information?

Children's Summer Food Program
Phone: 1-800-370-3985
Email: summerfood@gov.pe.ca