Healthy Families Indian River

05/28/2026

Looking for free meals for kids and teens this summer? ☀️🍎🥪

The School District of Indian River County is offering a FREE Summer Meals Program for all children and teens 18 and under! No cost and no sign-up required — just show up!

Meals are available at multiple locations throughout Indian River County June 3 through July 29 (closed June 19 & July 3). Weekly meal distribution sites are also available for families.

This is a wonderful resource to help keep children nourished, healthy, and ready for summer fun and learning. 💙

Please see the flyer below for locations and times.

☀️🍎 School may be out, but meals are still in session! 🍎☀️

Join us this summer for FREE meals for all students 18 and under! Stop by one of our summer meal locations and enjoy delicious, nutritious breakfasts and lunches to help keep you fueled all summer long. 💪🥪🍓

No registration. No paperwork. Just great meals and friendly faces!

📣 Looking for another option? If your family chooses not to visit one of our school meal sites Monday–Friday and would prefer to pick up meals for the week, you can stop by one of our Wednesday meal distribution sites to receive breakfast and lunch meals for the week.

Come fuel your summer with us because healthy meals help build stronger minds and brighter futures! ☀️

05/28/2026

Looking for fun, free, and family-friendly activities this summer? ☀️📚✨

Be sure to check out all of the amazing programs happening at your local library this summer! From story times and crafts to educational activities, special events, and programs for all ages, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Summer library programs are a great way for families to stay connected, keep kids learning, and make special memories together all summer long. 💕

Check with your local library for schedules, events, and registration information!

Mark your calendars for our Children's Summer Programming! Programs run June 8th - July 31st! For more information, please call Shannon at 772-400-6375 or email [email protected].

05/28/2026

This month, Healthy Families Indian River County and the Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition had the pleasure of celebrating moms and babies participating in our home visiting programs with a special Mommy & Baby Tea Party. 💕☕🧸

Families enjoyed a delicious lunch, sweet desserts, and a fun handprint craft while spending quality time together and making special memories. Events like these are a wonderful way to celebrate the bond between parents and their little ones while building connections within our community.

Thank you to all of the families who joined us and helped make the day so memorable! 💗

05/19/2026

When school’s out, routines change... and we’re here to help make summer a little easier. Our Summer Meals Program offers nutritious meals at no cost, with no registration or ID required.

From June 8th through August 7th, children and teens 18 and under can receive free, nutritious meals at Treasure Coast Food Bank agency partner locations throughout Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties.

🌞Program Dates: June 8th through August 7th, 2026
✅ Open to all children 18 and under
✅ Meals served at active sites across the region
✅ Sites in Okeechobee & Fellsmere offer Grab-N-Go meal options.

For more information and/or to find a meal site near you, visit: StopHunger.org/summermeals

Please help share the word. Together, we can make sure every child has access to nutritious food and a bright summer.

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

Swim lessons are more than just a fun activity — they are a life-saving skill. 💙

Drowning can happen quickly and silently, even when adults are nearby. Teaching children how to be safe and confident around water can make all the difference. Whether it’s at the pool, beach, bathtub, or lake, water safety matters every single day.

If you’ve been thinking about enrolling your child in swim lessons, let this be your reminder. One lesson could save a life. 🏊‍♀️🛟

Summer is almost here — is your family swim-ready?

Registration is now open for 2026 Group Swim Lessons at the North County & Gifford Aquatic Centers! Whether your little one is just getting comfortable in the water or your teen is ready to level up their strokes, we have a class for every age and skill level — from 6 months to adult!

Parent & Child | 6 months – 2 years
Pre-School Levels 1–3 | Ages 3–5
Learn-To-Swim Levels 1–5 | Ages 6–14
Adults Learning the Basics | 15+

Sessions run June through July, Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Thursday — just $45 for an 8-lesson session (25 minutes each).

North County Aquatic Center | Sebastian
Gifford Aquatic Center | Vero Beach

Don't wait — spots fill fast!
Register by clicking the link below!
https://secure.rec1.com/FL/indian-river-county-fl/catalog/index/530da913cec9bbacf0e69d15e0243200?filter=c2VhcmNoPXN3aW0lMjBsZXNzb24=

or call (772) 226-1752 / (772) 226-1175.

Proudly offered through American Red Cross certified instruction.

05/06/2026

🌸 MAY FAMILY FUN GUIDE 🌸

Looking for fun, family-friendly things to do this month without spending a fortune? We’ve got you covered! ☀️🎨📚🏖️

Throughout the month of May, we’ll be sharing FREE and low-cost activities, local events, playgroups, community resources, and family fun happening around our area right here in the comments below ⬇️

Be sure to:
💙 Check back often
💙 Save this post
💙 Tag other families
💙 Add events you discover too!

Let’s make memories without breaking the budget! 🌈

05/06/2026

💦 May is Water Safety Month 💦

As the weather warms up and families spend more time around pools, beaches, lakes, and splash pads, it’s the perfect time to refresh on water safety reminders. A few simple steps can help keep children safe while still making fun summer memories! ☀️

🏖️ Water Safety Tips:
• Always provide close, active supervision around water
• Designate a “Water Watcher” with no distractions
• Use properly fitted life jackets when appropriate
• Empty kiddie pools after each use
• Teach children basic water safety skills early
• Never assume someone else is watching your child

Drowning can happen quickly and quietly, even in shallow water. Staying close, staying alert, and staying prepared can make all the difference. 💙

Let’s work together to keep our little ones safe all summer long!

04/24/2026

Day 5 of Home Visitor Appreciation Week = Pizza + Appreciation 🍕💙

Today we celebrated our amazing team with lunch and a few small tokens to say THANK YOU for everything you do for families every single day. From keeping it all together to making a difference that truly matters—you are appreciated more than words can say.