The COVID-19 global pandemic has amplified food insecurity that was already an issue for the children of the Waynesboro community. Waynesboro Public Schools’ Nutrition staff believes that when children are hungry and worried about having more food to eat, they lack the focus necessary to make academic progress. With compassion, care, and concern for the welfare of Waynesboro’s children, our nutrition staff has served more than 50,000 meals a month since the beginning of the pandemic. By partnering with our transportation department, meals were delivered to homes, the Waynesboro Family YMCA, and the local Boys and Girls Club. Ensuring that the meals served were healthy and nutritious, the nutrition team partnered with a local farm, Project Grows, for fresh fruits and vegetables. Whether children are virtual learners or attend school in-person, our nutrition staff has always provided the meals necessary to help eliminate the stress surrounding food insecurity. The nutrition workers have worked long hours, adjusted to new and different ways to serve students, been team players, and have been flexible in all of their work. By demonstrating a tremendous and unwavering commitment to the children of Waynesboro, the nutrition team are true heroes!

<strong>Contact: </strong>

Tamera Coffey, School Nutrition Supervisor

<a href="mailto:tcoffey@waynesboro.k12.va.us">tcoffey@waynesboro.k12.va.us</a>

540-946-4600