When Virginia schools closed on March 13, 2020, Newport News Public Schools knew that students who rely on school meals would need support – and developing an alternative feeding program became an instant priority. The “Meals to Go” program filled the gap, setting up daily mobile sites at 20 locations in less than a week. Child Nutrition Services staff prepared and distributed thousands of meals brought to the sites on school buses. The program also operated through spring, summer and winter breaks. Evolving over time to meet student and family needs, the program began offering breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner in one convenient package. Meals are now available for students twice a day at 33 locations, and families may go to the closest location and receive a prepackaged breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner for each student. On Fridays, families also receive breakfast, a snack and lunch for Saturday and Sunday.

<strong>Contact: </strong>

Cathy Alexander, Executive Director, Child Nutrition Services

<a href="mailto:cathy.alexander@nn.k12.va.us">cathy.alexander@nn.k12.va.us</a>

(757) 881-5030