Summer Meals

Starting June 27 and through August 30, free summer meals will be available to all children and teens ages 18 years and younger at locations throughout New York City from 8:00– 9:15 a.m. for breakfast and 11:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. for lunch (times are subject to change). No registration, documentation, or ID is required.  Please note there is no service on Independence Day, July 4.  

For more information about the program, refer to the summer meals site. For questions, email Peter Fois. 

Summer EBT

Beginning in summer 2024, New York State (NYS) is implementing Summer EBT, a new federal program to help low-income households with children purchase food over the summer when school is out of session and children can no longer rely on access to free/reduced price school meals. The Summer EBT benefit of $120 per eligible child will be issued on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that families can use just like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to purchase eligible food items at SNAP participating grocery stores, farmers markets, and other retailers; these benefits expire 122 days from the date that the benefits are issued. The new program is in addition to free meals that children ages 18 and younger can get at summer meal sites in their communities.

Please note that this is not a DOE program. For questions, direct families to OTDA.NY.gov/SummerEBT and then call the Summer EBT Customer Service Helpline (1-833-452-0096) if further assistance is needed. The helpline will be able to answer questions about a specific child’s eligibility beginning July 1. 

Exciting news! Mott Hall II was featured on ABC News on October 5! 

We were honored to participate in a special event commemorating the birthday of the legendary John Lennon, who spent the later part of his life in the Upper West Side. Our scholars and staff represented our school brilliantly, showcasing the spirit and passion that embodies Mott Hall II. Click on the link to view the article.

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