The Summer BreakSpot Program provides free summer meals for Florida kids under 18, while school is out during the summer months.
No application is necessary, just show up to one of the sites in the area. The site s in or around Poinciana are:
KOA Elementary, 5000 KOA St., 407-518-1161;
Bellalago Charter Academy, 3651 Pleasant Hill Rd., 407-933-1690;
Pleasant Hill Elementary, 1801 Jack Calhoun Dr., 407-953-3700;
Central Point Academy, 3540 Pleasant Hill Rd., 407-615-0334;
Poinciana Elementary, 4201 Rhododendron Ave., 407-343-4500;
Discovery Intermediate, 5350 San Miguel Rd., 407-847-0402;
Deerwood Elementary, 3701 Marigold Ave., 407-520-8512;
Chestnut Elementary School, 4300 Chestnut St., 407-255-6189;
Individual Education Plan Academy of Poinciana, 4942 Old Pleasant Hill Rd., 407-800-2049;
Laurel Elementary, 1851 Laurel Ave., 863-427-1375;
Sunrise Elementary, 1925 Ham Brown Rd., 407- 870-4866;
Horizon Middle School, 2020 Ham Brown Rd., 407- 943-7254;
Kingdom of Life Christian Center, 1901 S. Poinciana Blvd., 321-594-3530;
Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana, 5125 Robert Mclean Blvd., 347- 512-9228;
Individual Education Plan Academy of Poinciana North, 2525 Trafalgar Blvd., 689-809-9062;
Reedy Creek Elementary, 5096 Eagles Trail, 407-935-3580;
Poinciana High School, 2300 S. Poinciana Blvd., 407-870-4860;
Liberty High School, 4250 Pleasant Hill Rd., 407-847-2591;
Sites are being added daily. For updated information dial 211 or text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304. Not all sites are open daily or provide every meal service — that’s why it’s important to contact the site directly if you have questions about hours or meals.
Ready To Work – Job Skilled Series – Part 1 will take place at the Poinciana Library (101 N. Doverplum Ave.), on Tuesday (June 15) from 10- 11 a.m.
This in-person program (limited spaces available) offers tips and techniques on how to enhance your resume, dress to impress and develop interview skills that may help you land the job you want. Part 2 of Ready To Work will take place on June 22 from 10-11 a.m.
HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital (325 Cypress Pkwy.) will hold an in-person Weight Loss Surgery Support Group meeting on June 18 from 10- 11 a.m. Weight loss surgery may improve health and quality of life, yet it also requires some work on the part of the patient which may be overwhelming. This group is a safe place to celebrate victories, voice frustration and learn from each other. To sign-up call, 888-253-8117.
If you have any Poinciana news or information that you would like to share, call Lisa Concepcion at 407-319-9700 or email lisaconcepcion810@yahoo.com.
