The district’s Summer Feeding Program was open to all children aged 2-18 living in Metcalfe County or attending Metcalfe County Schools. Initially, breakfast and lunch were served at each school for the first two weeks of June. Following this, bulk meal pickup service commenced and continued until the end of July.
Each meal pack provided five days of breakfast and lunch for each child. Nearly 850 children benefitted from this service, with families picking up the free food at Metcalfe County Middle School or the Metcalfe County Public Library.
In the release, Food Service Director Beth Miller emphasized the dedication of her team, saying, “It takes a dedicated team to serve, prepare, and pack this much food, and our team is the best. Many families rely on schools for breakfast and lunch during the school year, so summertime can be a huge financial adjustment. We want our families to know we are here to help cover some of that expense. We are incredibly fortunate to have a food service staff that is happy to come in during their summer vacation to ensure children are fed.”
Superintendent Josh Hurt also expressed his gratitude and pride in the program’s success, stating, “I couldn’t be more pleased with the efforts of our people in making this massive undertaking become such an overwhelmingly positive reality. Our goal as a school district is to serve, and our Summer Feeding program is a shining example of that vision coming to life. Congrats to our food service staff, Director Beth Miller, and everyone who helped make it happen. And as always, thanks to our community for supporting the work of Metcalfe County Schools.”
The Summer Feeding Program is funded by the USDA Summer Food Service Program, administered by the Kentucky Department of Education.
Additionally, the district received a generous grant from No Kid Hungry to support this vital program.
