Press release from Asheville City Schools:
Just this morning, the USDA extended our summer meals waiver through December 31st. This means every child ages 18 and under will continue to receive a free, healthy breakfast and lunch each Monday-Friday.
Despite this exciting change, now more than ever, it’s imperative that you complete your family’s meal application if you have not already done so. Those who are eligible receive additional benefits, including:
- Fee waivers for College Entrance Exams
- Fee waivers for certain afterschool programs
- Fee waivers for applications at many colleges and universities
- Your school may receive additional funding
More information about completing your meal application can be found here.
Additionally, I wanted to let you know that we will continue to serve grab and go meals each Monday – Friday at the following sites:
- Pisgah View Apartments: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Hillcrest Apartment: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Livingston Street Area: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Herb Watts Park: 11:00 – 11:35 AM
- Wesley Grant Center: 11:40 – 12:20 PM
- Walton Street Park: 12:25 – 1:00 PM
- Klondyke Apartments: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Drive-thru meals will also be available at Asheville Middle School from 11:00 – 1:00 PM starting tomorrow.
Thank you for your continued support of our district and School Nutrition Staff! Along with our Transportation Staff, they’ve been able to serve over 150,000 meals at absolutely no cost to our families. And, thanks to the USDA, they are dedicated to continuing to do so as a way to support our students, families and community.
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