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Summer is a critical time for maintaining and boosting the academic and physical well-being of children. During the summer, children are at a greater risk of both weight gain and hunger.  Summer meals programs, which include the Summer Food Services Program and the Seamless Summer Option/National School Lunch Program, provide free summer meals for kids and serve as an important source of nutritious food for out-of-school children and youth. Free, nutritious meals also serve as an incentive for children to participate in summer enrichment programs, which means children are not only well-fed, but in a safe environment engaged in academic and recreational activities.

Summer is also a time for vacations, outdoor eating, and celebrations.  The tips listed below will help your family celebrate fun summer activities with kid-friendly, healthy food.

Services

2-1-1

Reaching out to 2-1-1 will get you connected to a multilingual 2-1-1 specialist in your area who can put you in touch with local organizations providing critical services to improve and save lives.

Email: uw211help@gmail.com
Call: 2-1-1
Text:  Text your zip code to 898-211
Chat:  Click here

Catholic Charities of Central Florida

Semoran Food Pantry
1771 N. Semoran Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32807
407-658-1818

The agency provides hunger relief services throughout Central Florida including five food pantries. In addition to food pantries, the agency also provides emergency assistance services throughout the area.

Please call for summer operating hours.

Christian Service Center

3377 Aloma Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789
407-628-1692

The Center offers snack packs to anyone who is hungry in Central Florida.  The Family & Emergency Services program can provide pantry food items and clothing vouchers and other services to individuals and families who qualify for assistance.

Please call for summer operating hours.

Second Harvest Food Bank

Hotline for food assistance: 407-295-5009

For assistance after hours and on weekends, call United Way’s 2-1-1 telephone hotline for free and confidential information on food, as well as housing, employment, health care, counseling and more.

Benefits Connection — face-to-face SNAP (food stamp) application assistance site information and schedules can be found on the Second Harvest website. Phone – 407-295-2777

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., SHFB provides SNAP assistance, including the interview portion of the application, here:

VA Medical Center
1st floor multipurpose room
5201 Raymond St Winter Park 32789
407-259-9926
*Must sign in before 3pm

Summer BreakSpot

Summer BreakSpot provides free nutritious meals to kids and teens 18 and under during summer break.

To find a location:

  • Dial 2-1-1
  • Visit www.summerfoodflorida.org
  • Text FoodFL to 877-877

Tips

  • Eat Smart to Play Hard

    (USDA)

    This guide encourages families to choose water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages, choose more fruits and vegetables, increase physical activity, and decrease screen time. The guide also contains a tasty summer-themed recipe and encourages families to engage in a healthy and fun “family challenge.”  Spanish version.

  • Healthy Eating Strategies for Summer Family Fun

    (Epicurious)

    Healthy snack strategies for kids (and grownups) that work at the beach, on the plane, in the car, or on the trail.

  • Preventing Foodborne Illness in the Summer

    (USDA)

    Foodborne illness — also known as “food poisoning” — is more prevalent in warmer weather.  Use these tips to help keep it away from your outdoor summer activities.

  • Summer Food, Summer Moves

    (USDA)

    A hands-on resource kit designed to get kids and families excited about healthy eating and physical activity during the summer months.

  • Summer Foods – Keeping it Healthy and Fun

    (Nourish Interactive)

    Summer time fun food suggestions to promote healthy families during summer vacation.  Great ideas for family cookouts, summer recipes, and grilling fruits and vegetables.

  • Summer Recipes for Kids

    (Super Healthy Kids)

    Super Healthy Kids makes fruits and vegetables fun, healthy and delicious with recipes and tips including summer lunch recipes and ideas for portable snacks.

  • Avoid the Summer Food Slide

    (Parenting Magazine)

    How to keep your kids’ nutrition on track while they’re on summer break.

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