Announcing the 2026 GCPS Summer Food Services Program

The Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) Food & Nutrition Services Department is happy to announce we will be distributing seven days of free Breakfasts and Lunches beginning the week of June 8, 2026.

Families or a designated person will need to register to receive meals. Families can register using an online form or at one of the meal sites. A list of meal sites can be found on the GCPS website. Families that have not pre-registered will be required to bring their child/children or a report card with them the first time to pick up meals.

We will supply seven days of breakfasts and lunches per week. These meals will include fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, and entrees.

There will be 28 sites to choose from on a Tuesday or Wednesday each week. Some sites will be in the afternoon, while others will be in the evening. This enables you to pick the one that best suits your schedule. Please remember that you can only pick up from one site per week.

Students attending summer school are asked not to pick up meals at one of the sites. Meals will be provided at each school, and weekend bags will be provided to those students attending. Other children in the family will need to pick up at one of the meal sites.

Families from outside of Garrett County are welcome, but will need to preregister or bring their children with them.

NEW FOR 2026: For families who struggle with transportation, GCPS is offering home delivery to a limited number of families. If you would like to apply for home delivery, please contact Scott Germain, Supervisor of Food & Nutrition Services, at 301-334-8917.

 

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