Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fired activated Summer BreakSpot, a website that helps families find meals for kids and teens under 18 years old while school is out due to COVID-19.
“At almost all sites, there is no application necessary and any child 18 or younger can simply come during meal times to receive a meal,” the website says.
“Social distancing and avoiding crowded areas, like school cafeterias, are critical to slowing the spread of COVID-19. But we can’t let Florida’s children go hungry in the meantime,” Fried said. “That’s why we’re activating our Summer BreakSpot locations, to offer families an alternative way to find healthy, nutritious meals. For many children, these meals will be the only meals they can count on, so we’re encouraging families to take advantage of this service.”