Keep Kids Fed and Thriving This Summer with Summer BreakSpot

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When school lets out, many Florida children lose access to the healthy meals they rely on during the school year. Summer BreakSpot is here to ensure no child goes hungry. This statewide program provides free, nutritious meals to children and teens under 18 all summer long — no application, no ID, and no registration required. Meals are available at convenient locations like schools, parks, libraries, and community centers.

Summer BreakSpot does more than just fill empty stomachs. It helps kids stay active, healthy, and ready to learn when school starts again. For parents and caregivers, it’s a critical support during the summer months when household food budgets are often stretched thin. Access to free meals means families don’t have to choose between paying bills and putting food on the table.

Finding a Summer BreakSpot is easy — just visit Summer BreakSpot Food Service Program – Florida kids count on Summer BreakSpot for meals when school is out. to locate a site near you. The website is mobile-friendly and allows you to search by zip code to find nearby meal locations and schedules.

If you’re an organization hosting a summer program for youth and need help providing meals, we can assist you. Our team can help connect you with a local Summer BreakSpot sponsor so your program participants can receive free meals throughout the summer. Nutritious food supports better participation, learning, and engagement — and we’re here to make it easy for your program to be part of this important effort.

Together, we can make sure every child in Florida has the food they need to grow, learn, and enjoy their summer. Spread the word and reach out to us if you’d like support becoming a meal site.

Protect Florida Families from Harmful Federal Cuts

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Congress is considering the most drastic cuts to Medicaid and SNAP in our nation’s history — and Florida stands to lose the most. The proposed House reconciliation bill includes $723 billion in Medicaid cuts over the next decade, stripping $16 billion from Florida alone. SNAP changes could force 423,000 Floridians off food assistance and shift $1.6 billion in costs to the state starting in 2028. For the first time ever, Florida would be required to pay up to 25% of SNAP benefits — a sharp increase from the current 0%. These cuts would devastate working families, destabilize our economy, and force Florida to make impossible budget choices.

The stakes are enormous. Over 4 million Floridians rely on Medicaid, including children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Nearly 3 million depend on SNAP to put food on the table — 41% of whom are children and 25% seniors. Low-wage workers, rural communities, and 120,000 low-income seniors (the highest number in any state) would lose vital coverage and support. Florida is already facing a $2.8 billion deficit in FY 2026–27 — ballooning to $6.9 billion the following year. These federal cuts would only deepen the crisis, forcing the state to raise billions in new revenue or slash essential programs like Medicaid and SNAP.

This isn’t just a policy issue — it’s a human one. Without SNAP, families go hungry, and the burden falls on already overstretched food banks. Right now, SNAP provides nine meals for every one meal offered by a food bank. We simply cannot fill the gap. Florida could lose nearly 45,000 jobs and more than $4.5 billion in GDP. These cuts would mean less care, less food, and more hardship for those who can least afford it.

Take Action Today:
We must raise our voices now. Call your members of Congress and tell them Florida cannot absorb these devastating cuts. Share this alert with your networks and help us protect critical lifelines for millions. Together, we can stand up for Florida families and defend the services that keep our communities healthy, fed, and strong. If you need support in advocating for this cause please contact us  here at Florida Impact.

  • Click here for a link to the recording on YouTube
  • Click here to access the letter signed by 77 organizations urging Florida’s U.S. Senate delegation to reject cuts to health care and food assistance