VERO BEACH, FL (May 22, 2026) - The School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) will provide summer meal service to support children and families throughout the community during the summer months. Beginning June 3 through July 29, nutritious breakfasts and lunches will be available for all children and teens 18 and under at participating schools and community locations across Indian River County.
Coordinated through the District’s Food and Nutrition Services Department, the Summer Meals Program helps ensure students continue to have access to healthy meals while school is out for the summer. Families may visit any participating location during designated meal service times. No registration is required.
“At SDIRC, supporting students extends far beyond the classroom,” said Dr. David K. Moore, Superintendent of Schools. “The Summer Meals Program is one of the many ways we continue serving families during the summer months while ensuring children have access to healthy, nutritious meals in welcoming community spaces.”
In addition to the community meal sites and weekly distribution locations listed below, SDIRC Food and Nutrition Services will also provide meals for students participating in summer school programs and numerous camps operating across the District throughout the summer.
Beginning June 3, meals will be served Monday through Friday at the following school locations:
• Dodgertown Elementary School:
Breakfast: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Lunch: 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
• Fellsmere Academy
Breakfast: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Lunch: 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
• Pelican Island Classical Magnet School
Breakfast: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Lunch: 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
• Vero Beach Elementary School
Breakfast: 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM
Lunch: 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM
Please Note: All sites will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth and July 3, in observance of Independence Day.
In addition to on-site meal service, the District will offer Wednesday meal distribution opportunities in North and South County locations to students not participating in school-based programs. Each child participating in the Wednesday distribution program will receive seven breakfasts and seven lunches.
Distribution locations include:
North County
• Revelation Truth Church
100 Mesa Park Blvd., Fellsmere
Wednesdays, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | Drive-thru (7-day meal packs)
• Sonrise Apartments
53 Sonrise Place, Fellsmere
Wednesdays, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM | Drive-thru (7-day meal packs)
• Sebastian River High School
9001 Shark Blvd., Sebastian
Wednesdays, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Drive-thru (7-day meal packs)
• Whispering Pines
10072 Esperanza Circle, Fellsmere
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Drive-thru (7-day meal packs)
South County
• Pathway Church Vero Beach
1105 58th Avenue, Vero Beach
Wednesdays, 11:30 PM -12:30 PM | Drive-thru (7-day meal packs)
The Summer Meals Program reflects the District’s ongoing commitment to student wellness and strong community partnerships that support children year-round.
Families seeking meal schedules, service times, and distribution locations may contact SDIRC Food and Nutrition Services at 772-564-5044.
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