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Sarasota County Schools outlines free Summer Break Spot meals starting June 8
Summary
Sarasota County Schools says its summer meal program (Summer Break Spot) will provide free breakfasts and lunches to youth under 18 at school and community sites beginning June 8; no registration is required and schedules vary by site.
Chris Parenta, host of the district podcast, said the episode would explain how families can access free meals this summer through the district's program.
Sara Dan, director of Nutrition and Food Services for Sarasota County Schools, described the program as the district's implementation of Florida's Summer Break Spot. "Летняя программа питания или программа Summer Break Spot, как ее называет штат Флорида, это возможность для нас обеспечить питательными блюдами учащихся в возрасте до 18 лет, когда школа закрыта," she said. Dan emphasized that families do not need to apply: parents or students may simply go to a participating site to receive breakfast or lunch and the meals are intended for students under 18.
Dan provided examples of summer menus and said meals are planned to meet nutrition standards while reflecting foods students will eat. She also noted that site schedules vary: some locations operate Monday'Thursday, others Monday'Friday, and several community sites will be closed the week of July 4. "Программа стартует 8 июня," she said, and listeners were directed to the district website for exact site lists and operating days.
The district said most sites require that the child be present to receive a meal, though the district is piloting a limited take-home option at one North Port location this summer. The episode closed with a reminder that more details are available at sarasotacountyschools.net under Nutrition Services.
