County seeks sites for summer food program

Posted On: March 13, 2023

Volusia County’s Community Assistance Division is seeking sites to serve children in the 2023 summer food program, which will operate from June 5 through Aug. 11. The federally funded program provides free and nutritious meals to children ages 18 and younger in geographical areas where at least 50% of the children are eligible to receive free or reduced school meals.

A site must be an organization, such as a public agency, daycare, church or nonprofit located in Volusia County, and be able to receive daily meal deliveries and distribute meals to children. There is no cost to participate. Refrigerators will be provided if needed during the program’s tenure. Participating sites must adhere to health and safety guidelines.

Interested organizations may request an application by contacting Patricia Hubbard at 386-736-5956, ext. 12984, or phubbard@volusia.org. Applications must be submitted by March 24. 

Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) related activity should call 800-795-3272 or 202-720-6382 (TTY) or write to USDA, Director of the Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410.