After Pa. stay-at-home order, changes are in store for programs that feed Centre County kids
With Pennsylvania K-12 schools closed until further notice, area districts and local nonprofits have altered their lunch distribution plans to ensure kids are fed amid the statewide stay-at-home order.
Next week, the State College Area School District will switch to a weekly meal distribution program to help limit public activity while the stay-at-home order is in effect through April 30. Distributions will take place Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the SCASD High School North Parking lot, according to a release from the district.
Families will receive a five-day allotment of breakfast and lunches to accommodate each child. Each meal kit will include five servings for each child, along with vegetables, fruits and milk. Children must be present in order for meals to be provided.
Since launching its lunch program, the district has served more than 10,000 meals to the community.
Families are asked to place weekly orders by 8 a.m. each Monday by filling out an online order form. Meals may be customized to fit family preferences and dietary needs.
A limited number of meals will be available for those who did not place an order ahead of time, but they will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Families in the Penns Valley Area School District can sign up for its food delivery program that provides free breakfast and lunch to kids in the district, including pre-school age children, pre-school students and children who attend a private or charter school. To participate in the program, families are asked to register online or by calling 422-2017.
The Moshannon Valley YMCA will continue to operate drive-thru meal sites at 24 sites in Centre and Clearfield counties from noon-1 p.m. daily
This story was originally published April 2, 2020 at 11:38 AM.
