The majority of the School District of Lee County’s school-based BreakSpot program locations will close for the summer next Thursday while the other summer feeding locations will end on July 31.

The eight rural sites that were added to the list this year, providing grab-and-go meal options, had a great turnout.

“We are pleased with the turnout so far, with some sites serving as many as 300 meals a day,” district spokesperson Rob Spicker said. “On average, about 570 children are receiving a grab-and-go breakfast or lunch every day. Those that come on Friday also get breakfast and lunch for the weekend.”

The rural locations include Buckingham Community Park, Fort Myers; Harns Marsh Middle School, Lehigh Acres; Palms at Pine Island, Pine Island; Phillips Park, Pine Island; All Saints Byzantine Catholic Church, North Fort Myers; Alva Community Park, Alva; Olga Baptist Church, Alva and Summit Church in Gateway.

Spicker said participating do not have to be present at the eight sites. It is required that parents and guardians confirm that they are picking up a meal for the child and taking it to them.

The community participation at the non-congregated feeding sites are about the same as last year, he said.

Individuals are encouraged to check SummerBreakspot.org before going to a site for updated information.

There are no income requirements, or registration. Anyone 18 or younger may receive a meal.