free meals for kids in alachua county

ACPS Starts the Free Summer Meals Program Next Week

By Amanda Roland | May 29, 2024 | Blog , Local School News , Schools
Alachua County Public Schools will be providing meals to families over the summer now that school is officially out with the Free Summer Meals program. Beginning June 3 and continuing through the summer until July 26, the district’s free grab and go meals distribution will be available, according to the Alachua County Public Schools Food

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5 Benefits of Sending Your Child to Summer Camp

By Renee Castro | April 1, 2024 | Blog , Guides , Local Fun
As the summer season approaches, parents begin to worry about where their child is going to be spending the summer. Most typical jobs work through the summer and a lot of parents face leaving their older kids home alone until they can finish the workday. Well, we're here to share with you benefits of sending

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Mom Emergency Car Kit

Everything You Need For Your Mom Emergency Car Kit

By Isabella Sorresso | November 6, 2023 | Blog
You know the drill: you rush to get out of the house, you jump in the car with your little ones, and halfway to your destination you realize you forgot half of what you needed. In the midst of your chaos and remembering everything you have forgotten, someone spills something all over the back seat.

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Halloween Party Favor

4 Spooky Halloween Party Favor Ideas

By Lizzie Vasquez | October 22, 2023 | Blog , Holidays
Halloween is tomorrow! While you are scrambling to pull together the last details for Halloween plans, do not forget to include a Halloween party favor for your guests. Whether it is store-bought or homemade, everyone appreciates a small parting gift. Here are four party favor idea that will send your guests away with a smile.

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Common Cold or Allergies

I Can’t Stop Sneezing: Common Cold or Allergies?

By Brian Byrne | October 10, 2023 | Health
It’s that time of year when your nose turns red, you can’t stop sniffling, and everywhere you go you carry hand sanitizer. Seemingly, everyone during this time of year has the sniffles, keeping on-the-go Kleenex with them at all times. And, more likely than not, these people pass off their symptoms as just another cold,

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Is Your Child Being Exposed to Too Much Blue Light?

By Jacqueline Saguin | August 7, 2023 | Health
It’s a phone illuminating a dark bedroom. A tablet settled on a lap, casting a blue glow. Electronic devices surround our everyday lives. And for a child, it’s their greatest form of entertainment. But, are their eyes paying the price? In a world in which we schedule virtual work meetings and stream movies at a

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Teach Your Tween To Combat Body Shaming

By Tracy Wright | July 6, 2023 | Ages , Tween/young teen (11–15)
As our children grown into tweens, they become more aware of their bodies, and so do others. Body shaming is an awful side effect of the tween years, and it is the practice of humiliating someone by making mocking or critical comments about their body. This can take many forms and is not limited by

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whipped coffee

Make Whipped Coffee, the Latest Internet Trend!

By Amanda Roland | June 26, 2023 | Blog , Recipes
If you have spent any time on Tik Tok recently, whether it be your account or your kiddo's, you might have seen a new coffee trend that is taking over the internet. It's calling whipped coffee, and it might be the best thing since sliced bread. This drink, while new to us, has actually been

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4 DIY Summer Crafts to Keep You and The Kiddos Entertained

By Morgan Hill | June 21, 2023 | Articles
Now that the school year is over  it's time for some summer fun! Instead of turning to the TV to keep your kiddos entertained, break out the craft supplies and get creative! Here are 4 DIY summer crafts you and your kiddos will love! DIY S'mores Pot... If you’re feeling hungry If you are having an

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DIY Your Own Graduation Pictures!

By Isabella Sorresso | May 16, 2023 | Teens , Tweens
Graduation is upon us and what an amazing accomplishment to capture!  If you don't have access to a photographer to get graduation photo's made, we have some tips for DIY graduation pictures that will let your graduate shine! Lighting: To capture the perfect graduation pictures, you don't need any fancy equipment or lighting setups, all

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