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SCPS to Offer FREE Student Meals 3/23 - 4/30

Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) will be providing FREE Breakfast and Lunch meals for its students (18 years old and younger) during the extended school closure period of March 23 thru April 30, 2020.

The following distribution sites have been established:

• Altamonte Elementary (525 E Pineview St, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701) 
• Geneva Elementary (275 1st St, Geneva, FL 32732) 
• Layer Elementary (4201 FL-419, Winter Springs, FL 32708) 
• Stenstrom Elementary (1800 Alafaya Woods Blvd, Oviedo, FL 32765) 
• Teague Middle School (1350 McNeil Road, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714) 
• Sanford Middle (1700 S. French Ave, Sanford, FL 32771)
• Casselberry Elementary (1075 Crystal Bowl Circle, Casselberry, FL 32707)
• English Estates Elementary (299 Oxford Road, Fern Park, FL 32730)
• Midway Elementary (2368 Brisson Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771)
• Pine Crest Elementary (405 W. 27th Street, Sanford, FL 32773)
• Spring Lake Elementary (695 Orange Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714)
• Sterling Park Elementary (905 Eagle Circle South, Casselberry, FL 32707)
• Wicklow Elementary (100 Placid Lake Drive, Sanford, FL 32773)
• Winter Springs Elementary (701 W. S.R. 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708)

Meals will be available for pick-up between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the car loop of each school site.

District staff will distribute the meals directly to those in their vehicle (drive-thru service) upon arrival.  In addition, district staff will hand-out meals directly to any walkers and/or bike riders that may lack motor-vehicle transportation.  

Based on recommendations from our Federal and State leaders, we are asking all meals to be taken home to eat.

Community Meal Stops

Beginning Wednesday, March 25^th, our Red Apple Dining & Transportation Departments have teamed-up to add several additional “Community Meal Stops.”  At these locations, SCPS will be providing FREE Breakfast and Lunch meals for all children 18 years old and younger during the extended school closure period thru April 30 2020. Please note serving times vary based on location.

• Hamilton Elementary: 11:15 - 12:30 p.m. (bus ramp, 1501 East 8th Street, Sanford, FL 32771)
• Seminole High: 10:30 - 11:00 a.m (parent pick-up loop, 2701 Ridgewood Ave, Sanford, FL 32773)
• Goldsboro Elementary: 11:10 - 1:00 p.m. (bus ramp, 1300 W 20th St, Sanford, FL 32771)
• Bookertown Park: 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. (Douglas St. & Moton Ave)
• Dr. George H Starke Memorial Park 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. (1720 West 5th Street, Sanford, FL 32771)
• New Life Word Center: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (parking lot, 1311 South Oak Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771)
• Crooms High: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. (2200 Historic Goldsboro Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771)
• Journey's Academy: 11:50 - 1:00 p.m. (Airport Blvd. & 46A parking lot, 1722 West Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771)
• Cedar Ridge Ln. at Washington Oaks Park: 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. (101 Sterling Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771)

The USDA requires children and teens be present to receive meals. Breakfast and lunch will be served with a single pick up at each location. Based on recommendations from our Federal and State leaders, we are asking all meals to be taken home to eat.

Additional Information:

Each location will provide breakfast and lunch Monday - Friday with a single pickup.  These locations are in concentrated areas of need across the district as defined by USDA guidelines. The USDA requires children and teens be present to receive meals.

The outreach from members of the community is greatly appreciated. We encourage volunteers to contact their local places of worship, community centers and groups to determine where additional efforts may be needed. We thank our servant-minded team willing to work during the school closure and our community for coming together during this time.  

En Español

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Seminole (SCPS) ofrecerán desayuno y almuerzo GRATIS para sus estudiantes (18 años y menos) durante el periodo de cierre extendido de las escuelas desde el 23 hasta el 30 de abril de 2020.

Se han establecido los siguientes lugares de distribución:

• Sanford Middle (1700 S. French Ave, Sanford, FL 32771)
• Casselberry Elementary (1075 Crystal Bowl Circle, Casselberry, FL 32707)
• English Estates Elementary (299 Oxford Road, Fern Park, FL 32730)
• Midway Elementary (2368 Brisson Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771
• Pine Crest Elementary (405 W. 27th Street, Sanford, FL 32773)
• Spring Lake Elementary (695 Orange Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714)
• Wicklow Elementary (100 Placid Lake Drive, Sanford, FL 32773)
• Winter Springs Elementary (701 W. S.R. 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708)

Las comidas estarán disponibles para recogerlas entre las 10:30 a.m. y la 1:00 p.m. en el carril de recogido de estudiantes de cada escuela. El personal del distrito distribuirá las comidas a esas personas que estén en su automóvil (servicio de comida rápida) al llegar. Además, el personal del distrito le entregará la comida a las personas que vengan caminando y/o en bicicleta, que no tenga transporte de automóvil. Basándonos en las recomendaciones de nuestros líderes del estado, federales y estales, estamos pidiendo que todas las comidas se lleven a la casa para comer.

Información Adicional

Estos lugares están en áreas específicas de necesidad a través del distrito, como se define en las reglas generales de USDA (Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos por sus siglas en inglés). La USDA requiere que los niños y jóvenes estén presentes para recibir las comidas.

Se aprecia mucho el apoyo de la comunidad. Animamos a que los voluntarios se comuniquen con sus lugares de culto, centros comunitarios y grupos para determinar dónde serán necesarios los esfuerzos adicionales. Agradecemos a nuestro equipo de servidores voluntarios dispuestos a trabajar durante el cierre de la escuela y a nuestra comunidad por unirse durante este tiempo.

Food Pantry Donations

During this time of uncertainty, we are completely overwhelmed and humbled by the support of our community. Below is a list of SCPS schools that are in need of donations to re-stock their Food Pantries for students and their families. In addition, our Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools is also accepting donations for our Families in Need program, which assists our most-vulnerable and fragile students and families.  Those wishing to assist in that area can visit  The Foundation for SCPS's COVID-19 Page.

• Schools In Need of Food Pantry Items (English) (Spanish)
• Food Drive Shopping List (English) (Spanish)

Individuals and Organizations can drop-off donations to each school's Front Office but please call the school to schedule a drop off at least 24 hours in advance.