Rosemount, Minn – Hunger doesn’t go on summer break. As part of our commitment to the health and well-being of all children, District 196 will again host Free Summer Meals, running June 9 through August 8, 2025. Meals will be served Monday through Friday, excluding June 19 and July 3–4, at the school and community sites below.

This USDA program provides free breakfasts and lunches to all children 18 years old and younger, with no income eligibility or registration required. Simply show up, enjoy a nutritious meal, and fuel your summer adventures! 

Meal Site Locations and Times

Meals must be consumed on-site. Both hot and cold options will be available. Service times and locations include:

• Apple Valley High School
  Breakfast: 7:30–8:30 a.m. | Lunch: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
  14450 Hayes Road, Apple Valley
   
• Dakota Ridge
  Breakfast: 8:30–9:30 a.m. | Lunch: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
  4629 144th Street West, Apple Valley
   
• Diamond Path Elementary
  Breakfast: 8:30–9:30 a.m. | Lunch: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
  14455 Diamond Path, Apple Valley
   
• Echo Park Elementary
  Breakfast: 8:30–9:30 a.m. | Lunch: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
  14100 County Road 11, Burnsville
   
• Falcon Ridge Middle School
  Breakfast: 7:30–8:30 a.m. | Lunch: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
  12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley
   
• Oak Ridge Elementary
  Breakfast: 8:30–9:30 a.m. | Lunch: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
  4350 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Eagan
   
• Southview Elementary
  Breakfast: 8:30–9:30 a.m. | Lunch: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
  1025 Whitney Drive, Apple Valley
   

Mobile Meal Sites in Partnership with Open Door Mobile Lunchbox

Meals will also be distributed through mobile service at the following community sites:

• 360 Communities – 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
  3810 145th St. W, Rosemount
   
• Cedar Knolls – 11–11:30 a.m.
  Mobile Home Community near pool, 12571 Garland Avenue, Apple Valley
   
• Rosemount Woods – 12:30–1 p.m.
  13925 Bunratty Avenue, Rosemount
   
• Thomas Lake Elementary – 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
  4350 Thomas Lake Road, Eagan
   
• Walnut Trails Apartments – 11–11:30 a.m.
  1813 Trailway Drive, Eagan (by the playground)
   

View and Download the 2025 Free Summer Feeding Flyer

Educational Benefits for 2025–2026

Applications for the Educational Benefits Program open July 15, 2025. Families are encouraged to apply to determine eligibility for:

• Discounts on school activity fees, testing fees, services, and other program scholarships
   
• Additional school funding opportunities
   

Eligibility for Sunbucks, Summer EBT,  is determined by a qualifying Application for Educational Benefits and will be distributed by the MN Department of Children, Youth, and Families. For more information: https://dcyf.mn.gov/sun-bucks

Learn more and apply online

Important Information for Graduating Seniors and Departing Families

Seniors graduating in 2025 and students transferring out of District 196 should review their meal account balances. To request a refund or transfer of remaining funds, please complete the:

Student Meal Account Refund/Transfer Request Form

All requests will be processed in mid-June or later.

Contact Information

Please contact the District 196 Nutrition Services Department for questions about summer meals or meal accounts.

District 196 does not discriminate in admission, employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including nutrition services and vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information. For more detail, visit district196.org/notices