LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Students in Jefferson County Public Schools are virtually returning to school Aug. 25. While some changes will be made, the district will continue to provide meals for its students.
Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio said JCPS has averaged between 8,000 and 11,000 children served every day since food sites opened in mid-March due to COVID-19 closures. The total number of meals served as of Aug. 17 is 2,000,921, according to Mark Herbert.
Pollio said JCPS will continue serving meals at more sites when the district begins non-traditional instruction Aug. 25.
"We know how fundamentally important it is for students to get regular, nourishing meals," Pollio said. "We're proud that we've been able to continue providing breakfasts and lunches throughout the summer. For some young people in our community, these may be the only meals that they’ll get on certain days."
Starting Aug. 25, students can pick up meals at one of the district's 131 food sites open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. Students will be able to pick up two meals on Tuesdays and three meals on Thursdays.
Only JCPS students are eligible for meals once NTI starts, meaning parents will have to show a letter from JCPS to pick up meals for their students.
Additionally, students who do not qualify for free or reduced meals or do not attend a school where all students are eligible will have to pay the regular school lunch fee for meals.
Julia Bauscher with JCPS School and Community Nutrition Services said the district will provide assistance to any JCPS families navigating the new meal program for NTI.
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