This summer, families living in Glades County will have greater access to free, nutritious meals for children...
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GLADES COUNTY – This summer, families living in Glades County will have greater access to free, nutritious meals for children, thanks to an expansion of Glades County School District’s mobile distribution.
For the third year in a row, Glades County School District is making it easier for families to access food through a mobile delivery service that brings healthy meals directly to them. This summer, they are expanding to six convenient locations, including community centers and volunteer fire stations around Glades County.
“We are so excited to expand our mobile distribution to additional sites this summer,” said Mark Wilson, food service supervisor of Glades County School District. “After seeing the impact this model has had on our community, we knew we had to expand and reach more families who need it. By bringing meals directly to these accessible sites, we are able to provide kids with nutritious meals all summer long.”
This mobile distribution site is what’s called a noncongregate model, a less traditional approach to summer meal programs. In rural communities, these flexibilities help reach families who may face transportation or work schedule barriers.
“Florida’s rural communities are incredibly resilient, however, historically they face additional barriers when it comes to accessing summer meal programs,” said Anais Rice, program associate for No Kid Hungry Florida. “That is why we are proud to support Glades County School District’s mobile program again this summer. This model helps reach more families ensuring their kids get the nutrition they need over the summer months.”
Glades County School District’s mobile distribution will operate from June 2 through August 7. They are expected to serve approximately 1,600 grab-and-go meals through their 7-day meal packs, providing families with a week’s worth of nutritious breakfasts and lunches for their kids.
Funding from No Kid Hungry Florida supported the expansion of this summer meal program. These expanded services are part of Florida’s Summer BreakSpot program. To find a meal site or view pickup schedules, visit SummerBreakSpot.org.
