Florida Child Nutrition Programs
Florida provides child nutrition programs that include free and low-cost food, nutrition information, and preschool and school nutrition programs. Below is the address and phone number to find out about the many child nutrition programs that are offered in Florida.
Child Nutrition Programs in Florida
In Florida the overall contact for the child nutrition program is:
Florida NSLP, SFSP
Administrator
Food and Nutrition Management Section
Florida Department of Education
325 West Gaines Street, Room 1014
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
Phone: 850-245-9252
Florida CACFP (Child)
State Director
Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs
Florida Department of Health
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A17
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700
Phone: 850-245-4323
Programs include the Child and Adult Care Food Program and National School Lunch Program as well as the National School Breakfast Program, the Summer Food Service Program and the Emergency Food Assistance Program. To find more about these programs click on the link Nutrition Assistance Programs. For the specific programs in Florida call the contact number above or contact the Florida Department of Education, the Florida Department of Health or the Florida child welfare agency, all listed in the "Additional Areas of Interest" section below.
Child Nutrition Programs in Other States
Click here to find child nutrition programs in other states
Additional Areas of Interest
Florida Food Banks distribute free food to those in need.
Florida Food Stamp Program helps persons with low-incomes to obtain food.
Florida WIC provides free food, nutrition counseling, and referrals at no charge.
Florida Department of Education can provide you with information about school nutrition and pregnancy programs.
Florida Department of Health can provide nutrition information and help as well as help with pregnancy and post-pregnancy concerns.
Florida child welfare agency can help with pregnancy, parenting, and foster care.
Florida Medicaid can help you with answers about free services offered to you and your child.
We have also provided information on Nutrition Help and Nutrition and Diet for Pregnant Women. Additionally, on the website Pregnancy And Children, you will find information about Eating and Nutrition During Pregnancy as well as Being Healthy Before and During Pregnancy and Weight Gain During Pregnancy.
Please visit our home page to read about our commitment to assist you and other pregnant women and birth mothers free of charge regardless of whether you place a child for adoption or intend on raising your child yourself