Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced January 8th, 2016 the kickoff of the 2016 Summer BreakSpot program, which offers free nutritious meals, recreational fun and educational activities for children 18 and under at more than 3,800 locations statewide during summer.
"During the school year, many children rely on a nutritious breakfast and lunch through the National School Lunch Program, and they are at risk of suffering from hunger during the summer break," said Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam. "The Summer BreakSpot program bridges the nutrition gap by serving meals to children 18 years and younger so they can return to school healthy, happy and ready to learn."
The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County is a Designated Sponsor of the 2016 Summer BreakSpot Program, Fifteen Open Sites Offer Free Food to Children in Communities Across St. Lucie County.
There are many ways for parents to find a Summer BreakSpot site:
- Dial 2-1-1.
- Text "FoodFL" to 877-877.
- Download the "Nutrislice" smartphone app.
- Visit SummerFoodFlorida.org.
Last year, the program provided more than 15 million meals, contributing to the 42 percent increase in summer meals the state has seen since the Florida Department of Agriculture took over the school nutrition program in 2012.
Summer BreakSpot is part of the national Summer Food Service Program, a federally funded program operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered in Florida by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Eligible sponsors, including nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, camps, local governments and more, serve nutritious meals and snacks free to low-income children under the age of 18 during the summer months.
For more information about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visit FreshFromFlorida.com. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
About the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County
The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing youth with a world class Boys & Girls Club experience, assuring that success is within reach for every young person who walks through our doors, and that every Club member graduates high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship and living healthy lifestyles. The Club enables all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. For more information, call 772-460-9918 or visit www.bgcofslc.org.
