- December 4, 2025
Volusia County marked the first day of the new school year by celebrating a successful 2025 summer food program that served more than 125,000 free meals to children across the community.
Funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the program reached over 70 sites to ensure children had access to nutritious meals while school was out.
Coordinated by Volusia County’s Community Assistance Division, the program works to ensure children have access to free, nutritious meals during the summer months when school cafeterias are closed. Service locations included public parks, libraries, community centers, and other sites where children gather.
“Every summer, this program helps bridge the gap for thousands of children who rely on school meals during the academic year,” Community Assistance Director Carmen Hall said. “Thanks to the efforts of our partners and volunteers, we were able to provide a consistent source of healthy food to young people all summer long.”
The 2025 program operated from June 2 through Aug. 8, serving breakfast and lunch. All meals met federal nutrition standards and were provided at no cost to children 18 and younger.
