As the academic year concludes, school districts across Central Florida are launching summer meal initiatives to support children and teens who may face food insecurity during the break. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and supported by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Summer BreakSpot program ensures that students 18 years old and younger have access to free, nutritious meals even when school is not in session.
Here is a county-by-county guide to summer lunch programs available throughout Central Florida in 2025:
Marion County
From June 2 to August 8, youths 18 and under can participate in Summer BreakSpot activities and receive free meals at select public libraries. Programs are hosted by Shores Assembly of God and take place on designated weekdays:
Belleview Public Library: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. program, noon meal
Reddick Public Library: Tuesdays, noon program and meal
Fort McCoy Public Library: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. program, 11:30 a.m. meal
Headquarters-Ocala Public Library: Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. program, noon meal
Dunnellon Public Library: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. program, noon meal
Forest Public Library: Fridays, 11 a.m. program, 12:30 p.m. meal
Orange County
Orange County Public Schools, in partnership with Summer BreakSpot, will operate a Mobile Lunch Program from June 2 to July 25. Free meals for students 18 and under will be distributed Monday through Friday at various library branches, with meals required to be consumed onsite.
Library Locations and Times:
Chickasaw Branch: 11–11:30 a.m.
Fairview Shores Branch: 11–11:30 a.m.
Hiawassee Branch: 12:15–12:45 p.m.
North Orange Branch: 12:15–12:45 p.m.
South Creek Branch: 12:15–12:45 p.m.
South Trail Branch: 11–11:30 a.m.
Additionally, select schools will continue serving meals Monday through Thursday, with closures on June 30 and July 4. Some campuses, including East Lake, Hidden Oaks, Riverdale, Rock Springs, Southwood, and Sun Blaze Elementary, will remain open on Fridays. More details, including menus and meal times, can be found on the Orange County Public Schools’ Summer Feeding program website.
Osceola County
Students 18 years old and under in Osceola County can access free breakfast, lunch, and snacks through Summer BreakSpot. Families can dial 211 to find nearby participating locations and schedules.
Seminole County
Seminole County Public Schools, in partnership with Red Apple Dining, will begin their summer meal program on June 2. Children and teens can receive free breakfast and lunch Monday through Thursday at designated locations. Meals must be consumed onsite. Additional information, including dates, times, and nutrition details, is available through the Red Apple Dining website.
Volusia County
Volusia County Schools will provide free meals to students through two separate USDA-funded programs:
School-Based Program (June 9–July 24):
Operated by School Way Café, this program offers meals Monday through Thursday, except on June 19 (Juneteenth) and July 4. Students enrolled in summer school will receive meals at their school site. Others must pre-register by contacting the school office and eat meals onsite.
Participating schools include campuses in Daytona Beach, DeLand, Deltona, Edgewater, Holly Hill, New Smyrna Beach, Orange City, Ormond Beach, Osteen, Pierson, Port Orange, and South Daytona.
Community Site Program (June 2–August 8):
This program offers weekday meals (closed July 4) at numerous community centers, churches, libraries, and camps across Volusia County. Some notable locations include:
Daytona Beach: Daytona Beach Regional Library, Allen Chapel AME, Boys & Girls Clubs, Salvation Army, and more
DeLand: YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, Chisholm Community Center, and others
Deltona: Deltona Regional Library, Dewey Boster Park, Festival Park, and additional locations
Edgewater, Holly Hill, Lake Helen: Multiple community and youth centers provide meals, with some requiring advanced coordination
Families should check with individual sites for exact hours and meal types (breakfast, lunch, or both). Many locations operate Monday through Friday, but some may have specific closure dates or require advanced registration.
Access and Eligibility
All children and teens 18 years old and younger are eligible to participate in these summer food programs at no cost. Meals must generally be consumed on-site, and some programs require pre-registration, especially for non-summer-school participants.
For the most accurate and updated information, families are encouraged to visit their county’s school district website or the official Summer BreakSpot locator.