MAY 29, 2026 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Yamelie Gonzalez, Communications Manager
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2026 SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM
MARION COUNTY – When school is out for the summer, access to consistent, nutritious meals can become a challenge for many families. Marion County Public Schools (MCPS) is committed to helping bridge that gap by once again providing free meals to children throughout the community.
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) offers free meals to all children ages 1 through 18, with no registration or paperwork required. Children may visit any participating location, regardless of whether they are enrolled in summer school.
Last summer, the program served more than 90,000 meals to children in the community. This year, approximately 142,000 summer meals are anticipated, including an estimated 52,000 meals provided through non‑congregate meal kits, significantly expanding access for families.
The district is serving meals at 31 schools and 14 off-site/community locations throughout Ocala and Marion County. Funded through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the program includes traditional congregate meal service, where meals are consumed on-site, along with expanded non-congregate options at select rural locations.
At most locations, meals are served on-site during designated times. At 10 rural locations, families may also receive take-home meal kits, which include pre-packaged breakfasts and lunches for multiple days. Some sites offer 3-day meal kits, while others provide a full 7-day supply, allowing families to pick up a week’s worth of meals in a single visit.
The program continues through late July, depending on location. School sites are closed on Fridays and July 2 (observed Independence Day holiday), with other dates and times varying by site.
MCPS is proud to offer the SFSP at the following locations:
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School Name
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Operating Dates
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Days / Distribution
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Dates Closed
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CAMP K
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June 8 – July 2
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M–F
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July 2
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Belleview High *
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June 2 – July 9
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Belleview Middle *
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June 2 – July 9
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Dunnellon Elementary *
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June 2 – July 1
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Dunnellon Middle
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June 2 – July 9
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Fessenden Elementary *
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June 2 – July 1
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Fordham Early Learning
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June 2 – July 23
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Forest High
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June 2 – July 9
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Fort King Middle
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June 2 – July 9
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Fort McCoy K-8 *
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June 2 – July 9
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Harbour View Elementary
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June 2 – July 1
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Horizon Academy
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June 2 – July 9
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Howard Middle
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June 2 – July 9
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Lake Weir High
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June 2 – July 9
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Lake Weir Middle
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June 1 – July 9
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Legacy Elementary
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June 2 – July 1
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Liberty Middle *
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June 2 – July 9
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Madison Street
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June 2 – July 1
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Maplewood Elementary
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June 2 – July 1
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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North Marion High
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June 2 – July 9
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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North Marion Middle *
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June 2 – July 9
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Oakcrest Elementary
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June 2 – July 1
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Ocala Springs Elementary*
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June 2 – July 1
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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| Osceola Middle School |
June 2 – July 9 |
M–Th |
Fridays; July 2 |
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Ross Prairie Elementary*
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June 2 – July 1
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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South Ocala Elementary
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June 2 – July 9
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary
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June 2 – July 9
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Vanguard High
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June 2 – July 9
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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West Port High *
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June 2 – July 30
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Winding Oaks *
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June 2 – July 23
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Wyomina Elementary
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June 8 – June 25
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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* 3-Day Meal Kit Distribution Locations
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At the locations marked with an asterisk*, 3-day meal kits are distributed weekly on Thursdays (Wednesdays during the July 4 week) to provide meals for Friday through Sunday.
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Off-Site Locations
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Boys & Girls Club Dunnellon
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June 2 – July 31
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M–F
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Blessed Trinity
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June 8 – July 24
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M–F
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June 19; July 3
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Bridgeway
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June 2 – July 9
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M–Th
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July 2
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Central Christian Church
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June 2 – July 29
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M–W
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Deluca – YMCA Family Center
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June 2 – July 30
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Ed Croskey Center
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June 8 – July 31
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M–F
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June 19; July 3
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Howard Academy
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June 2 – June 26
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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Boys & Girls Club Ocala
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June 2 – July 31
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M–F
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New Zion Missionary
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July 13 – July 16
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M–Th
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Boys & Girls Club Shores
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June 2 – July 31
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M–F
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Moss Bluff Church
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June 2 – July 1
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M–Th
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Fridays
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Shiloh
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June 22 – June 26
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M–Th
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Fridays
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RR Bailey Lodge
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June 8 – July 16
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M–W
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July 2
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Revealing Truth Ministries
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June 2 – July 30
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M–Th
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Fridays; July 2
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7-Day Meal Kit Distribution Sites
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Anthony Elementary
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June 4 – July 30
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Thursday
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Fridays
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Cross Roads Coffee House
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June 1 – July 27
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Monday
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Fridays; July 2
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Dunnellon Little League Complex
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June 3 – July 29
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Wednesday
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Fridays; July 2
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East Marion Elementary
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June 1 – July 27
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Monday
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Fridays; July 2
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Hammett Bowen Elementary
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June 2 – July 28
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Tuesday
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Fridays; July 2
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Ocala Regional Sportsplex (North Overflow Parking)
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June 3 – July 29
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Wednesday
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Fridays; July 2
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Reddick-Collier Elementary
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June 4 – July 30
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Thursday
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Fridays
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Romeo Elementary
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June 3 – July 29
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Wednesday
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Fridays; July 2
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St. Mark's Greek Orthodox Church
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June 2 – July 28
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Tuesday
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Fridays; July 2
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Weirsdale Presbyterian Church
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June 2 – July 28
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Tuesday
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Fridays; July 2
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Families can also visit www.summerbreakspot.org/find-location/ to find the closest locations and serving times.
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