Now that summer is here, it’s time to think about how children will eat healthy while school is out. Kids ages 18 and under can enjoy a free nutritious meal and/or an afternoon snack during summer break through the “Summer BreakSpot” program. Several locations in the City of Hollywood have joined more than 3,500 supervised locations in Florida to offer breakfast, lunch or snack. The menu varies each day and meals are served on a first-come, first-served basis. A typical breakfast is cereal, milk and fruit or a muffin or bagel. Lunch is typically a sandwich, chips, fruit, dessert and drink, but it may also be a hot meal. The Summer Food Program is funded by a federal grant from the Department of Agriculture. City of Hollywood Community Center meal locations are as follows:
- David Park Community Center: June 10 - August 2
- McNicol Community Center: June 6 – August 13
- Kay Gaither Community Center: June 5 – August 13
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center: June 10 – August 9
- Washington Park Community Center: June 5 – August 13
For additional information on the Summer Breakspot Program, and for an interactive map of participating locations, visit https://www.summerbreakspot.org/