JUNE 3, 2025 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kevin Christian, APR, CPRC, Director of Public Relations
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STARTING TOMORROW, SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE STUDENT MEALS
MARION COUNTY - For many students, meals at school during the regular school year are the most
nutritious meals they eat. Sometimes, those meals are the only meals students eat.
Marion County Public Schools once again offers free breakfast and lunch meals to all students 18 years and younger without any questions asked or paperwork required. Students can simply show up at their closest serving location and enjoy the food provided by the district’s Summer Feeding Program.
This year, the district is serving meals at 29 schools and 12 off-site/satellite locations throughout Ocala and Marion County. Funded through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the program requires sites to have congregate feeding, meaning meals served must be consumed onsite. Meals are not prepared for takeout.
The program continues through July 28 depending on location. School sites are also closed on Fridays and July 4, with other dates and times varying based on location.
MCPS is proud to provide the Summer Feeding Program at the following locations:
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School Name
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Operating Days
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Dates Closed
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Anthony Elementary
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6/4 – 7/2
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Belleview Elementary
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6/4 – 7/2
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Belleview Middle
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6/4 – 7/17
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7/3 & 7/4
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Belleview High
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6/4 – 7/17
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7/3 & 7/4
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Dunnellon Middle
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6/4 – 7/17
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7/3 & 7/4
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Dunnellon High
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6/4 – 7/17
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7/3 & 7/4
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Emerald Shores Elementary
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6/4 - 7/28
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7/3 & 7/4
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East Marion Elementary
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6/4 – 6/26
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Fordham Early Learning Academy
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6/4 – 7/28
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7/3 & 7/4
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Forest High
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6/4 – 7/17
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7/3 & 7/4
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Ft. King Middle
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6/4 – 7/17
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7/3 & 7/4
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Ft. McCoy School
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6/4 – 7/17
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7/3 & 7/4
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Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks
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6/4 – 7/17
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7/3 & 7/4
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Howard Middle
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6/4 – 7/17
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7/3 & 7/4
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Lake Weir High
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6/4– 7/17
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7/3 & 7/4
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Lake Weir Middle
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6/4 – 7/17
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7/3 & 7/4
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Liberty Middle
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6/4 – 7/17
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7/3 & 7/4
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Maplewood Elementary
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6/4 - 7/2
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Marion Oaks Elementary
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6/4 – 7/2
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Marion Technical Institute
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6/4 – 7/17
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7/3 & 7/4
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North Marion High
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6/4 – 7/17
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7/3 & 7/4
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North Marion Middle
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6/4 – 7/17
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7/3 & 7/4
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Oakcrest Elementary
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6/4 - 7/2
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Romeo Elementary
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6/4 - 7/2
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Saddlewood Elementary
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6/4 - 7/2
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Shady Hill Elementary
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6/4 – 7/28
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7/3 & 7/4
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Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary
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6/ 3 – 7/10
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7/3 & 7/4
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Vanguard High
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6/4 – 7/17
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7/3 & 7/4
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West Port High
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6/4 – 7/31
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7/3 & 7/4
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Off-Site/Satellite Locations
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Operating Dates
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Dates Closed
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Barbara Gaskin Washington Center
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6/9 – 7/24; M-W Only
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Blessed Trinity Church
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6/9 – 7/25
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6/19 & 7/4
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Boys & Girls Club, Marion County
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6/9 – 7/31
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7/4
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Boys & Girls Club, Dunnellon
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6/9 – 7/31
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7/4
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Boys & Girls Club, Silver SpringsShores
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6/9 – 7/31
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7/4
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Central Christian Church
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6/4 – 7/23; M-W Only
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Church of Christ
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6/4 - 7/2
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E.D. Croskey Center
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6/4 – 7/31
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6/19 & 7/4
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Florida Aquatic Swimming & Training
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6/4 - 7/24
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7/4
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Howard Academy
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6/4 – 6/26; Snack Only
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Revealing Truth Ministries
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6/4 – 7/31
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6/19 & 7/4
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YMCA Ocala
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6/4 – 7/24
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7/4
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Families can also visit www.summerbreakspot.org/find-location/ to find the closest locations, serving dates and times.
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