The Department of Education kicks off its annual free summer meals program today! All children age 18 or under can enjoy free breakfast and lunch every weekday at sites throughout the city through August 27.

This year for the first time, the DOE will also deliver meals directly to select playgrounds and Coney Island, Rockaway, and Orchard Beaches.

Your child does not need to be a public school student to enjoy a free meal; no registration, documentation or identification is required.

For more information and to find a meal distribution site near you call 311 or check out the DOE's website.

Big Apple Games

The annual Big Apple Games, a free recreation program for New York City kids, starts July 6 and runs through August 12.  Children can register daily for activities at any of the 56 locations throughout the city and will be served breakfast and lunch at no cost. This year activities include basketball, softball, baseball, volleyball, swimming, football, soccer, lacrosse, cross country, track and field, and arts and crafts programs.

For more information call 311 or check out the PSAL's website here.