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Free food for students during summer

Public parks, schools, libraries and other venues in South Florida offer free food for kids and teens during summer.

Free meals are for kids 18 and younger.

Participants in Summer BreakSpot include U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Florida Department of Agriculture. 

Food distribution locations are offered via phone, via text or online.

or

  • text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304

or

  • dial 2-1-1 on your phone

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