News Release: Summer Meals - Alachua County Public Schools
June 02, 2025
NEWS RELEASE
For more information, contact: For Immediate Release
Jamie Lovett or Caron Rowe / (352) 955-7539
District again providing free meals to children and teens during the summer
Children 18 years old and younger can receive free breakfast and lunch during the summer months through the Alachua County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) department.
The Summer Meals Program, funded by the federal government, is open to any child regardless of family income. The meals are served at 79 sites, including local schools and other locations.
Children do not have to be enrolled at a particular school or program to receive meals. They also do not have to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals during the regular school year to take advantage of the program. Children do need to eat the meal on-site, and families going to schools for meals are asked to check in at the front office.
The Summer Meals Program provides nutritionally balanced meals to all children during summer vacation when school breakfasts and lunches are not available. All children 18 years old and younger are eligible, and families can take advantage of the program at any of the local sites. Baby formula, cereal and food are also available, although families should call the FNS office at (352) 955-7539 two days ahead of time to make those arrangements.
This summer there will be seven mobile sites, one each in Alachua, Archer, East Gainesville, Hawthorne (four stops), High Springs, Newberry (two stops), and Waldo where families can pick up food twice a week to cover seven days’ worth of meals combined. Participants will receive a bag containing ingredients to prepare at-home meals for breakfast and lunch. The mobile sites are the only locations that allow for families to pick up meals to prepare at home.
“Families can take their children to the site that’s most convenient for them,” said Jamie Lovett, Director of the district’s Food and Nutrition Services department. “They just show up during the serving times and enjoy a nutritious meal, with no registration required.”
Most sites will be up and running on June 9th, with several running through July 25th. The dates and times that meals will be served will vary from site to site. Details are available at www.sbac.edu/summermeals2025, or by calling (352) 955-7539.
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In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
For more information, contact: For Immediate Release
Jamie Lovett or Caron Rowe / (352) 955-7539
District again providing free meals to children and teens during the summer
Children 18 years old and younger can receive free breakfast and lunch during the summer months through the Alachua County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) department.
The Summer Meals Program, funded by the federal government, is open to any child regardless of family income. The meals are served at 79 sites, including local schools and other locations.
Children do not have to be enrolled at a particular school or program to receive meals. They also do not have to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals during the regular school year to take advantage of the program. Children do need to eat the meal on-site, and families going to schools for meals are asked to check in at the front office.
The Summer Meals Program provides nutritionally balanced meals to all children during summer vacation when school breakfasts and lunches are not available. All children 18 years old and younger are eligible, and families can take advantage of the program at any of the local sites. Baby formula, cereal and food are also available, although families should call the FNS office at (352) 955-7539 two days ahead of time to make those arrangements.
This summer there will be seven mobile sites, one each in Alachua, Archer, East Gainesville, Hawthorne (four stops), High Springs, Newberry (two stops), and Waldo where families can pick up food twice a week to cover seven days’ worth of meals combined. Participants will receive a bag containing ingredients to prepare at-home meals for breakfast and lunch. The mobile sites are the only locations that allow for families to pick up meals to prepare at home.
“Families can take their children to the site that’s most convenient for them,” said Jamie Lovett, Director of the district’s Food and Nutrition Services department. “They just show up during the serving times and enjoy a nutritious meal, with no registration required.”
Most sites will be up and running on June 9th, with several running through July 25th. The dates and times that meals will be served will vary from site to site. Details are available at www.sbac.edu/summermeals2025, or by calling (352) 955-7539.
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In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Contact:
Jamie Lovett or Caron Rowe
3529557539
