Charlotte County Public Schools to Provide Summer Meals for Local Children

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – Charlotte County Public Schools’ Champ’s Café is announcing details for its 2026 Summer Break Spot program, continuing its long-standing commitment to helping ensure children in the community have access to meals when school is not in session.

The initiative, themed “Fueling Champions,” provides no-cost breakfast and lunch to children ages 18 and under at participating sites across the county. The program will run from June 8 through July 29, 2026, with select locations beginning service earlier in June.

Last summer, Charlotte County Public Schools served nearly 50,000 meals through the Champ’s Café Summer Feeding Program. This summer meal program is supported through federal program guidelines that provide access to nutritious meals for children during the summer months.

New this summer, families will also have access to a 7-day bulk meal pick-up option, designed to provide greater convenience and flexibility. This option allows families to pick up a week’s worth of breakfast and lunch meals at designated distribution sites.

Meals will be available through walk-in service at designated schools, libraries, mobile feeding locations, and bulk distribution sites to support broad community access across Charlotte County.

“Summer meal programs are an important part of our commitment to supporting student well-being beyond the classroom,” said Superintendent Mark Vianello. “Through this seasonal program, we can help ensure children across Charlotte County have access to nutritious meals when school is not in session.”

Operating Monday through Friday, with adjusted service on select dates in June. Lunch-only service stops include the Port Charlotte Library from 10:30–11:00 a.m. (no Mondays), Mid-County Library from 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., and Hampton Point Apartments from 12:30–1:00 p.m.

Neil Armstrong Elementary, Charlotte High, Myakka River Elementary, and Port Charlotte High: Breakfast and lunch service available Monday through Thursday in June. No Friday service during June.

Service begins June 3, with breakfast and lunch available Monday through Friday, including Fridays in June.

Service begins June 1, with breakfast and lunch available Monday through Thursday, as well as Friday, June 5 and June 12.

Families may pick up seven-day meal packs (breakfast and lunch) at designated neighborhood distribution locations from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Distribution occurs Mondays at Alfred & Jones Loop Road and Tuesdays at the Charlotte Fairgrounds.

Service schedules vary by location; families are encouraged to review the most up-to-date operating hours and site details on the official Champ’s Café Summer Feeding website.