Summer Food Program
Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens
This summer, the YMCA of Southwest Florida is making it easier for families to access nutritious meals.
Our Summer Food Program provides free meals for children and teens ages 18 and under at convenient YMCA and community locations throughout Southwest Florida.
Every child deserves access to healthy, balanced meals, and we’re here to help make that happen all summer long.
Program Information
Who Can Participate?
- Any child or teen 18 years old and younger
Cost
- FREE
Membership Required?
- No YMCA membership required
Meal Policy
- Meals must be eaten on site
- Meals are kid-friendly and nutritionally balanced
- Open to all children and teens regardless of income or YMCA membership
Supporting Kids Beyond Summer
The YMCA of Southwest Florida is committed to supporting youth year-round through meal assistance and enrichment programming.
We currently serve over 3,800 Super Snacks each month to 230 children enrolled in our Afterschool Programs, helping ensure children have access to nutritious food and supportive environments after the school day ends.
Current Afterschool Program Sites
- SKY Venice
- Englewood YMCA
- Imagine School in North Port
We are also continuing to grow and are adding three new Afterschool Programs in:
- Sarasota
- Port Charlotte
- Punta Gorda
Summer Food Meal Sites
Venice & Englewood Area
Englewood YMCA
701 Medical Blvd
Englewood, FL
Sky Academy Englewood
871 S River Rd
Englewood, FL
Venice Sky Academy
705 Center Rd
Venice, FL
Dates: June 1 – August 7
Days: Monday–Friday
Time: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Sarasota Area
Sarasota City YMCA
1075 S Euclid Ave
Sarasota, FL
Palmer Ranch YMCA
8301 Potter Park Dr
Sarasota, FL
Dates: June 1 – August 7
Days: Monday–Friday
Time: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Bradenton Area
Bradenton YMCA
3805 59th St W
Bradenton, FL
Dates: June 1 – August 7
Days: Monday–Friday
Time: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Charlotte County / Punta Gorda
Franz Ross YMCA
19333 Quesada Ave
Port Charlotte, FL
Cooper Street Recreation Center
650 Mary St
Punta Gorda, FL
Dates: June 1 – August 7
Days: Monday–Friday
Time: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
DeSoto County
Turner Agri-Civic Center
2250 NE Roan St
Arcadia, FL
Dates: June 1 – August 7
Days: Monday–Friday
Time: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Summer Food Distribution Program
In addition to daily meal sites, the YMCA also offers Summer Food Distribution Programs throughout Southwest Florida to help families access additional meals during the summer.
Children can receive 14 meals total — enough for a week’s worth of breakfast and lunch.
Englewood Distribution
Englewood YMCA
701 Medical Blvd
Englewood, FL
Every Friday
June 5 – August 7
4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Glades County Distribution
Glades County Library
201 Riverside Dr SW
Moore Haven, FL
Every Tuesday
June 2 – August 4
4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Children can receive 14 meals to serve as a week’s worth of breakfast and lunch.
DeSoto County Distribution
Speer Center
185 W Winifred St
Arcadia, FL
Every Wednesday
June 3 – August 5
4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Children can receive 14 meals to serve as a week’s worth of breakfast and lunch.
Family bags available
Hendry County Distribution
Harlem Civic Center
7 Street
Clewiston, FL
Every Thursday
June 4 – August 7
4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Christ Central Church
813 Hickpochee St
LaBelle, FL
Every Friday
June 5 – August 7
4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Children can receive 14 meals to serve as a week’s worth of breakfast and lunch.
Contact & Volunteer Questions
Join Us in Making a Difference
Your support enables us to continue these vital programs and expand our reach. Together, we can create a healthier, safer, and more supportive environment for all children in Southwest Florida.