free summer food

Our free summer meals program is popular every year. We partner with Clackamas Bookshelf to provide free books for kids at each of the three sites throughout Gladstone as well.

Gladstone School District's 2026 summer food service runs from June 22 through Aug. 21. The schedule is Monday-Friday:

11-11:30​ a.m. Gladstone Center for Children & Families, 18905 Portland Ave.

​11:35​ a.m.-noon John Wetten Elementary's front parking area, 250 E. Exeter St.

12:05-12:30​ p.m. Max Patterson Park next to the aquatic area, 450 E. Exeter St.

The ​​s​ummer food service program is open to anyone 18 and under. You do not have to be a student of the district. All meals are free.

Are you helping coordinate a summer camp in Gladstone? Email us and we can arrange to bring the campers free meals.