According to the NYC Department Of Education:

The New York City Department of Education is committed to making three free meals available daily for any New Yorker. Any New Yorker who wants one can get three free meals a day at more than 400 Meal Hubs across the city.

Meals can be picked up at all Meal Hubs 7:30 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday

Meals Hubs will operate for children and families from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, and for adults from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

  • No one will be turned away at any time
  • All adults and children can pick up three meals at one time
  • Vegetarian and halal options available at all sites
No dining space is available, so meals must be eaten off premises

Parents and guardians may pick up meals for their children

No registration or ID required

The Roosevelt Island free meal location is at PS/IS 217, 645 Main Street.
Click here for more info and to check out the menu.

Roosevelt Islander