Summer BreakSpot Locations Throughout Palm Beach County
Boca Raton, FL – The Summer BreakSpot Program is sponsored by Palm Beach County Youth Services, Palm Beach County School District, FLIPANY and other sponsors in the community, in partnership with United Way of Palm Beach County’s Hunger Relief Plan.
+ What: Summer BreakSpots provide free, nutritious meals five times a week to children 18 and under while school is out for the summer. At most sites, any child 18 or younger can simply come during meal times to receive a meal. This year, Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County will be distributing free books at select meal sites to promote literacy over the summer.
+ Where: Dozens of Summer BreakSpots are located throughout Palm Beach County. Find a location near you by visiting SummerBreakSpot.org, calling 2-1-1, or texting “FoodFL” to 877-877.
+ When: Monday, June 3, 2019 – Friday, August 9, 2019
+ Why: In Palm Beach County, 1 in 5 children rely on free and reduced lunches at school for affordable, nutritious meals. When school is not in session, many children do not know where their next meal will come from. Summer BreakSpot is a federal food program sponsored at the local level by approved community entities to ensure that our community’s youth have access to free, nutritious meals during the summer.
About United Way of Palm Beach County:
For 90 years, United Way of Palm Beach County has been the local leader dedicated to identifying and addressing critical community issues to improve the lives of our residents. We champion community change by strategically uniting key stakeholders and community leaders and investing in successful, sustainable nonprofits. United Way funds 100 local programs and initiatives that provide lasting solutions and measurable results – from increasing graduation rates and supporting literacy to ensuring financial independence, promoting healthy lifestyles and ending hunger. When you support United Way of Palm Beach County, you are strengthening your community. To learn more, call 561.375.6600 or visit www.UnitedWayPBC.org.