Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) will provide breakfast and lunch, at no charge, to children 18 and younger at 224 locations throughout Orange County.
Each meal served during the summer will include fresh fruits and vegetables, an entrée, and milk. All menu items are taste-tested by students and approved by at least 80 percent of students. Meals are available at schools with summer programs, summer camps, and several churches. Also participating are six branches of the Orange County Library: Chickasaw, Fairview Shores, Hiawassee, North Orange (Apopka), South Creek, and South Trail.
“The summer meals are critical for many of our children’s health. Hunger does not end, nor does the need end for fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, or protein to be consumed every day. We want parents to know that children have access to nutritious meals Monday-Friday at no charge, all summer,” said Lora Gilbert, senior director, OCPS Food and Nutrition Services.
The USDA (through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services) funds the summer meals program each year. To find nutritional site locations and serving times, parents may call 211 or visit https://bit.ly/3wLr3Vd.
For more information, call the Food and Nutrition Services Summer Program at 407-858-3110, ext. 3295180.
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