PPS Nutrition Services

We are partnering with Portland Parks & Recreation to provide FREE summer meals for children and teens ages 1–18 at locations listed below.

📅 June 22, 2026 – August 21, 2026
📍 Monday–Friday

All meals are:
• FREE for all children ages 1–18
• No registration or ID required
• Must be eaten on-site
• No adult meals available

See graphic for meal sites & times.

Learn more at: https://www.portland.gov/parks/arts-culture/summer-free-all/free-lunch

https://www.pps.net/departments/nutrition-services/about-us/summer-meals

Summer EBT is back!

Eligible Oregon families may receive $120 per child through Summer EBT to help buy groceries during the summer months.

Many families will receive benefits automatically, while others may need to apply.

Learn more about eligibility and how to apply at sebt.oregon.gov

Most people never know their names.

But every child they have ever fed will.

Let’s share their names. Write their names or tag someone who has shown up for kids every single day and deserves to be seen.💜

Your 2025–26 School Year Meal Receipt is Ready!

As we wrap up another incredible school year, we're taking a look back at what our Nutrition Services team accomplished together.

Breakfasts Served: 1,727,016
Lunches Served: 3,585,357
Snacks Served: 136,529

Total Meals Served: 5,448,902

Thank you to our amazing kitchen teams, warehouse staff, drivers, managers, supervisors, and support staff for making this possible!

Here's to a great year and a well-deserved summer break! ❤️

Two beautiful photos from our kitchens today! 🌿

One photo features delicious nachos from our MLC kitchen, and the other highlights a fresh, vibrant salad from Laurelhurst kitchen topped with lettuce and edible flowers grown and provided by the school’s garden club. It’s a great example of students, staff, and gardens coming together to create something fresh and special!

Last week, the MLC kitchen prepared roasted potatoes, a delicious zucchini pizza, and a beautiful lunch tray featuring the zucchini pizza alongside fresh vegetables. We love seeing our school kitchens highlight seasonal produce and create meals that are both nutritious and appealing.

Thank you to all of our Nutrition Services staff for your hard work, creativity, and dedication throughout the school year. Your efforts help nourish students every day, and we are grateful for everything you do!

The final menu of the school year is here!
We’re ending the year with some student favorites. Thank you to all of our students, families, and staff for another amazing year in our cafeterias! ❤️

Breakfast Highlights:
Monday – Apple Cinnamon Muffin
Tuesday – Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal
Wednesday – Bagel Bites with Cream Cheese
Thursday – Vanilla Cream Filled Breadstick
Friday – Blueberry Chex Cereal

Lunch Highlights:
Monday – Orange Chicken with Brown Rice
Tuesday – Grilled Cheese Pull Apart
Wednesday – Bean & Cheese Nachos
Thursday – Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
Friday – Chicken Tenders

Have a wonderful summer, PPS! ☀️🍉🍓

A short week, but still plenty of delicious options to keep students fueled! Here’s what’s on the menu for May 26–29:

🍳 Breakfast:
Tuesday: Ham & Cheese Croissant
Wednesday: Honey Cheerios Cereal
Thursday: Bagel Bites with Cream Cheese
Friday: French Toast Sticks

🍽️ Lunch:
Tuesday: Pasta with Mozzarella or Meatballs
Wednesday: Chicken Tenders
Thursday: Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
Friday: Cheeseburger or Hamburger

🌿 Please note: menu items may change based on availability.

All students receive free meals through participation in the Community Eligibility Provision. Every meal includes unlimited fruits and vegetables and a choice of chocolate or plain milk.

Wishing everyone a great short week! 🌞

Colorful cauliflower, roasted veggies, and fresh veggie pizza — our kitchens are serving meals that are just as beautiful as they are delicious!

Mt. Tabor created an amazing onion, pepper, and mushroom pizza, while MLC featured gorgeous mixed-color cauliflower served both roasted and raw alongside hamburger lunches. Graham also shared roasted asparagus, cauliflower, and zucchini from East Sylvan.We love seeing our teams bring creativity, color, and fresh flavors to school meals every day!

A big thank you to our talented kitchen teams for making school meals something to get excited about. 💚

🍓 Happy National Strawberry Month! 🍓

Fresh, sweet, and packed with vitamin C, strawberries are one of our favorite fruits to add to school meals. Our kitchens love serving seasonal fruit students enjoy!

Did you know that strawberries have more vitamin C than oranges by serving size?