The summer meals programs held North of the River were both deemed successful by local organizers.
Jessica Duff, a spokeswoman for the Pulaski County Special School District, said its summer program distributed a total of 75,719 meals over the summer months.
The program came to a halt when students returned for classes
“Families were very thankful for the capability to receive food for their children for the five day span,” Duff said and added that the district planned to have the meal program next summer.
An example of a five-day lunch box being offered by PCSSD. (PCSSD photo/file)
The district distributed five-day meal boxes at Mills High School and also Cato Elementary and Duff added, “our goal is to open the two sites back up,” for next year.
Laman Library in North Little Rock also distributed meals this past summer with a total of 2,000 meals, said Jill Wheeler, the Youth Services Manager for the North Little Rock library system.
“Our community is always deeply appreciative of this service,” Wheeler said. “Summer is a busy and stressful time for many families, and we're fortunate to be able to provide both a meal and a fun, educational experience hand in hand for families during these long summer days!”
Wheeler said the library’s intention was to have the program next summer as well but it would continue this school year as the “After School Food Program” that is offered Monday through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Laman Library Children’s Department.
Laman partnered with Bridge 2 Success for the programs and Wheeler said their support was what made “this service possible!”
Summer meals programs a success
Summer meals programs a success
Summer meals programs a success
The summer meals programs held North of the River were both deemed successful by local organizers.
Jessica Duff, a spokeswoman for the Pulaski County Special School District, said its summer program distributed a total of 75,719 meals over the summer months.
The program came to a halt when students returned for classes
“Families were very thankful for the capability to receive food for their children for the five day span,” Duff said and added that the district planned to have the meal program next summer.
The district distributed five-day meal boxes at Mills High School and also Cato Elementary and Duff added, “our goal is to open the two sites back up,” for next year.
Laman Library in North Little Rock also distributed meals this past summer with a total of 2,000 meals, said Jill Wheeler, the Youth Services Manager for the North Little Rock library system.
“Our community is always deeply appreciative of this service,” Wheeler said. “Summer is a busy and stressful time for many families, and we're fortunate to be able to provide both a meal and a fun, educational experience hand in hand for families during these long summer days!”
Wheeler said the library’s intention was to have the program next summer as well but it would continue this school year as the “After School Food Program” that is offered Monday through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Laman Library Children’s Department.
Laman partnered with Bridge 2 Success for the programs and Wheeler said their support was what made “this service possible!”