Blessings in a Backpack of Southwest Florida

06/03/2026

The School District of Lee County and Summer BreakSpot are working together once again to provide free breakfast and lunch meal kits to feed children 18 and under for an entire week over the summer.

Six schools and eight community-based locations will distribute the 7-day shelf-stable meal kits on Mondays only between 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. from June 8th to July 27th.

Here's a list of locations and link for more info:

✅ Alva -- River Hall Elementary, 2800 River Hall Parkway
The Alva School, 17500 Church Ave.

✅ Bokeelia -- Pine Island Elementary, 5360 Ridgewood Drive
Fort Myers

✅ Fort Myers -- Gateway High School, 13820 Griffin Drive

✅ Lehigh Acres -- Harns Marsh Middle School, 1820 Unice Ave North

✅ North Fort Myers -- Bayshore Elementary, 17050 Williams Road

The community-based locations distributing meal kits on Mondays between 8:00 and 9:30, unless otherwise noted, are:

✅ Alva -- Charleston Park (8:30 to 9:00 a.m.), 2541 Charleston Park Dr.

✅ Bokeelia -- Palms at Pine Island, 15061 Stringfellow Road

✅ Bonita Springs -- Bonita Springs Fire Station #24, 27701 Bonita Grande Dr.

✅ Cape Coral -- Crystal Lake Park, 4307 NW 36th Street

✅ Fort Myers -- Buckingham Community Church, 10960 Orange River Blvd -- Buckingham Community Park, 9800 Buckingham Road

✅ North Fort Myers -- Prairie Pines Preserve (8:30 to 9:00 a.m.), 18400 N. Tamiami Trail North -- Lee County Posse Arena, 17401 Palm Creek Drive

Children 18 and under will still be able to visit any of our daily locations to eat meals on location. Days, times, and locations can change, so families should check the Summer Break Spot website for the most up-to-date information before proceeding to a site. Location information is also available by calling 2-1-1 or 850-617-7170.

The District and Summer BreakSpot are working together once again to provide free breakfast and lunch meal kits to feed children 18 and under for an entire week over the summer. Six schools and eight community-based locations will distribute 7-day shelf-stable meal kits on Mondays between 8:00 and 9...

05/22/2026

We've had a wonderful month of May. Check out our newsletter to learn more!

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05/21/2026

We're incredibly grateful to the Worthington Country Club Charitable Foundation for their generosity! Dedicated to serving the Bonita Springs community, the Foundation recently donated $5,000 to Blessings in a Backpack of Southwest Florida.

This gift will go directly toward feeding more children right here in our region, ensuring they have the nutrition they need to thrive over the weekends. Thank you, Worthington CCCF, for partnering with us to make a lasting difference in the lives of local students.

05/02/2026

We’re just minutes away from the Kentucky Derby and having a blast at Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina! 👒♥️🐎

05/02/2026

Kentucky Derby fun is in store today at Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina! Special thanks to Gulf Coast News for featuring today's event and raising awareness for Blessings in a Backpack of Southwest Florida.

'Gulfcoasting' Derby Day at Slipaway: Racing for a Cause, benefits Blessings in a Backpack SWFL.

04/29/2026

Please join us at Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina on Saturday, May 2 for a fantastic event!

We are officially ONE WEEK AWAY from Derby Day at Slipaway! 🐎🌹 Join us next Saturday, May 2nd, from 12-8pm! The countdown is on for the most exciting two minutes in sports! Grab your crew, get fancy, and meet us at the Slipaway finish line for a great cause! ⚓️🥂

04/26/2026

We love Champions 4 Children SWFL ♥️ and enjoy students come alive at Edison Park Creative & Expressive Arts when they visit the amazing school! 🎭

04/22/2026

Spotlight

Thanks to a District Grant partnership between the Rotary Club of Charlotte Harbor Sunset and the E-Club, volunteers from NCS Port Charlotte and the community came together at Punta Gorda First Christian Church to pack more than 500 bags of food for a local elementary school with a high homeless population.

“I was able to volunteer in packing over 500 bags for our local elementary school,” shared NCS service manager Gloria Yanni.

Moments like this show what’s possible when a community comes together—helping ensure kids have the nourishment they need for hunger-free weekends.

04/20/2026

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week!

Our volunteers are the heart of everything we do. Week after week, they ensure children in SWFL have food over the weekend, helping them return to school ready to learn and grow.

All week long, we’re celebrating the people who make this possible. From packing bags to leading programs, your impact reaches far beyond a single weekend and into classrooms and communities across the country.