Staffing Shortages Force Crossville Summer Meal Consolidation
The Cumberland County Board of Education reducing its summer meal program sites and transitioning to a once-weekly distribution schedule. School Nutrition District Director Kathy Hamby said the district decision forced by unexpected staffing shortages. Several employees taking medical leave this summer and one long-term staff member relocating. “We’re looking at consolidating sites because we decided […]
Van Buren Schools Receive Grant For Summer Meals
The Van Buren County School system will continue its summer meal program with help from an $8,800 No Kid Hungry Grant. Director of Schools Jared Copeland said stations will be set up throughout the county to provide daily lunches for students. He said the grant would go toward meal coolers, meal storage, and other meal […]
UC Schools Offering Free Meals For Students This Summer
The Overton County School System will once again offer free meals for students this summer. School Nutrition Supervisor Debie Taylor said the meals come through a USDA program that begins May 31st. “When school is out, a lot of times they don’t have meals daily and on a regular basis,” Taylor said. “This way the […]
