Free Summer Meals Available for Kids and Teens at Manatee County Parks
Manatee County is hosting Summer BreakSpot meal sites at several park locations to provide no-cost meals for children and teens throughout the summer. The initiative aims to ensure that youth have access to nutritious food during the months when school is not in session.
Meals are available every weekday at participating sites, with no registration required. The program is part of a statewide effort to combat food insecurity and support healthy development for children during the summer break.
Local Summer BreakSpot locations include:
East Bradenton Park – 1119 13th Street E
GT Bray Park – 5502 33rd Avenue Drive W
John H Marble Park – 3675 53rd Avenue E
Lincoln Park – 501 17th Street E
Parrish Park – 7550 Ft. Hamer Road
Pride Park – 823 63rd Avenue E
Additional meal sites can be found at area schools, YMCAs, churches, and Boys & Girls Clubs. Families can search for nearby locations by visiting summerbreakspot.org.
The Summer BreakSpot program is supported by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and local community partners. It is open to all children and teens age 18 and under.
