BCPS launches free summer meal program for children across Broward County
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- Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) will begin serving free meals to children and teens across the county this summer as part of Florida’s Summer BreakSpot program, aimed at ensuring continued access to nutrition while school is out of session.
- Starting Monday, June 8, 2026, free breakfasts, lunches, snacks and suppers will be available at 96 school sites for all residents aged 18 and under.
- The program is designed to bridge the gap in food access during the summer months when school cafeterias are closed.
- No registration, application or proof of income is required.
- BCPS Superintendent Howard Hepburn said the initiative reflects the district’s year-round commitment to student wellbeing.
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) will begin serving free meals to children and teens across the county this summer as part of Florida’s Summer BreakSpot program, aimed at ensuring continued access to nutrition while school is out of session.
Starting Monday, June 8, 2026, free breakfasts, lunches, snacks and suppers will be available at 96 school sites for all residents aged 18 and under.
The program is designed to bridge the gap in food access during the summer months when school cafeterias are closed. No registration, application or proof of income is required.
BCPS Superintendent Howard Hepburn said the initiative reflects the district’s year-round commitment to student wellbeing.
“Broward County Public Schools is committed to supporting the health and well-being of our students and families year-round,” Hepburn said. “Through Summer BreakSpot, we are proud to offer nutritious meals that help children stay fueled, active and ready to learn throughout the summer.”
Meal service dates, times and offerings will vary by location, and all meals must be consumed on site. Service will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Families can locate participating sites and schedules by visiting SummerBreakSpot.org or browardschools.com/summerfeeding, calling 2-1-1, or texting “Food” or “Comida” to 304-304.
The Summer BreakSpot initiative is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered in Florida by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
