Volusia County’s Community Assistance Division is seeking sites to serve children in the 2021 summer food program, which will run from June 7 through Aug. 13.
The federally funded program provides free and nutritious meals to children ages 18 and younger in geographical areas where at least 50 percent of the children are eligible to receive free or reduced school meals. A site must be an organization such as a school, public agency, daycare or nonprofit located in Volusia County and must have capacity to receive daily meal deliveries and distribute meals to children.
There is no cost to participate.
Refrigerators will be provided if needed. Participating sites must adhere to social distancing and other health and safety guidelines.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has provided a waiver allowing for “grab-n-go” meals where children may receive a breakfast and lunch and then leave the site. The waiver is effective through June 30, but the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services may extend the waiver throughout the duration of the program.
An interested site may request an application by contacting Patricia Hubbard at (386) 736-5956, ext. 12984, or PHubbard@Volusia.org.