April 9, 2020
By: Dwayne Page
A record 950 children and teens were served Monday during the DeKalb County School system’s “meals for kids” program supported also by local churches.
“It was the best turnout we have had so far. Our goal is to make sure every student in our school system has plenty to eat while our schools are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Director of Schools Patrick Cripps.
The drive through food distribution resumes today (Thursday) from 10:30 a.m. until 12 noon at DeKalb Middle School, DCHS, and at DeKalb West School.
“We are distributing food boxes on Mondays for a three day supply and a two day supply on Thursdays,” said Director Cripps.
“We will have volunteers distributing the food. As you pull up to the buildings we will hand out food for the numbers of students age 18 and younger who are in the car,” he said.
“Students being served must be inside the vehicles driving through the pickup line according to state and federal guidelines. Meals will be served in a “Drive Through” style. Please stay in your car and follow traffic directions at each site. Meals must be taken home and should be refrigerated until served. Please let us know if your child is part of the Back Pack Program because if so the child will also receive those food supplies on Thursdays. Free meals will be made available each week until at least April 24th,” added Director Cripps.