The program launched in 2017 and was initially set to expire in June 2020. After extending into this school year because of COVID-19 restrictions, the pilot program will receive another extension and continue next year.
The program launched in 2017 and was initially set to expire in June 2020. After extending into this school year because of COVID-19 restrictions, the pilot program will receive another extension and continue next year.
The Alachua County Public Schools district has launched its free summer meals program.
The free summer meal program began Monday, giving students from babies to age 18 a free breakfast and lunch. Hot meals will be given to children at 93 locations Monday-Thursday.
Caron Rowe, food service specialist, said times can vary so she encourages parents and children to check the website at yourchoicefresh.com.
Multiple pickup options are being provided, such as in-person service, bus stop locations and curbside grab-and-go meals.
Starting Thursday and continuing through the summer the district will also have free grab-and-go distribution at 19 curbside locations from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.