100,000 meals served by BSISD
This past semester has been anything but normal. While teachers, administrators, students, and families have been adapting to the changes that have surfaced the past few months, one thing has remained a constant thanks to the food service workers in Howard County – meals. Just as classroom activity has had to adapt so has the distribution of meals. All the hard work and creativity that has been put into this program reached a milestone on Friday as Big Spring Independent School District food service workers served the 100,000 meal.
“I am so proud of all those who had something to do with the amazing accomplishment! 100,000 meals served throughout our community is almost beyond belief, but it only goes to show the
dedication and determination shown by all those in our food service department to make sure our kids were fed during this unprecedented crisis that nobody could have predicted,” Jay Mcwilliams, Big Spring ISD Superintendent, said.
The meal distribution began on March 16, for Big Spring ISD students, with three pick up sites – Marcy, Moss and Big Spring Junior High. A week later, there were 20 bus routes added to that distribution list in an effort to expand access for families who could not make it to one of the original three locations. In addition to additional access, hot foods were placed on the menu.
“Our partnership with Aramark has indeed been very productive for all concerned, and I appreciate the hard work put in by the entire staff. This has also been a huge asset to our entire community. I cannot thank Kim and her group enough for their dedication to Big Spring ISD,” Mcwilliams said.
In addition to the Monday through Friday meals provided by the school district, weekend meals were able to be added with the partnership of Food2kids. This partnership began on May 8, which added two more meals for students. According to Kimberly Young, Food Service Director, each meal bag contains a breakfast and lunch entree along with a juice, fruit, vegetable and a milk per meal.
“We are able to provide curbside pick up at the building sites and the bus pick up locations are walk up stops,” Young said.
While the school year is almost over, the food service program is not. There will be changes made to the distribution process, but the service will continue allowing community youth to enjoy a breakfast and lunch meal provided by the ISD.
The meal service program thorugh Big Spring
ISD will continue through June 30. Pick up locations will include the three building sites and 18 bus locations.