In a bid to address nutritional needs amidst school closures caused by Milton, the School District of Palm Beach County is set to offer free meals to children under the age of 18. Today, the district will make breakfast and lunch available at 28 designated schools. As reported by WPTV, the meals can be picked up in a grab-and-go format in school cafeterias from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Parents and guardians, who manages the storm's aftermath, can pick up meals at their convenience at any of the participating schools. According to WPBF, children do not have to be present at the time of pickup. Instead, adults should bring identification for their children such as a student ID, or a school schedule, among other forms of ID.
The move is part of an ongoing effort to ensure that students do not lose access to healthy, nutritious meals while they are unable to attend school. Recognizing the importance of sustaining the physical well-being of its students, the district has mobilized these resources quickly to meet their immediate needs. The distribution is promised on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to benefit from this program.
A comprehensive list of schools offering the meals has been shared by the district. Among them are Barton Elementary School, Belle Glade Elementary School, and Lake Worth High School. Locations such as Palm Beach Lakes High School, and Wellington Landings Middle School, where standing tall, are ready provide support by distributing meals. The full list of participating schools is available on local news websites.
