Since the closing of schools due to the COVID-19 health emergency, Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) has been offering free meals to children at more than 50 school campuses and mobile sites throughout the community. The effort is extremely important to all involved. It alleviates child hunger and allows for our students to be eager and prepared for learning.

With summer beginning, it is important for families to know that the Nutrition Services department at CCPS plans to continue its free distribution of healthy, nutritious meals to children through Summer BreakSpot, which is part of the national Summer Food Service Program. Beginning June 8, CCPS grab and go meal distribution sites will be open Monday through Friday from 10am-1pm at the following sites. We will continue serving weekend meals on Friday.

Summer BreakSpot is part of the national Summer Food Service Program, a federally funded program operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered in Florida by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Eligible sponsors, including nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, camps, local governments, and more, serve nutritious meals and snacks free to low-income children under the age of 18 during the summer months. In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; fax (202) 690-7442; or email program.intake@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.