Metcalfe County Schools Sets New Record for Summer Meals

By Torrie Osbon

Communications Director

 

Metcalfe County Schools is proud to announce that it served a record number of summer meals to local children for the second straight year.

The district distributed 108,762 meals during its SUN Meals Summer Feeding Program, up more than 1,600 from last summer. The district also handed out more than 8,000 gallons of milk. The program, which ran from June 1 through July 27, provided seven days’ worth of breakfast and lunch options for 900 children each week.

“We are grateful to be able to help feed our kids during the summer break,” said Food Service Director Beth Miller. “Our staff has a heart for making sure no child goes hungry, no matter the time of the year. We’re thankful for the parents, guardians, and neighbors who braved the heat and storms to pick up meals. And a huge thank you to the Metcalfe County Public Library for partnering with us to help feed even more children.”

Along with the public library, the district also partnered with local growers who provided farm-fresh vegetables, including squash, cucumbers, cantaloupe, watermelon, and sweet corn. These partnerships allowed the district to feed every child who lives in Metcalfe County, not just students enrolled in the school system.

Superintendent Josh Hurt said, “Our Summer Feeding Program was once again an enormous success. I want to congratulate and thank Ms. Beth Miller and all of our food service staff for going above and beyond to ensure our families had a reliable food source in the summer months. Further, I take great pride in seeing a new record set in terms of meals served. This program is a shining example of our commitment to serving the community.”

Metcalfe County was also one of 34 school districts selected to participate in the Kentucky Department of Education’s Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program. Free books were handed out to children, and free math resources were made available online.