10/29/2020
Happy Thursday, everyone!
I missed it last week, and honestly I'm kicking myself a little for not participating in this sooner, but pictured here is what we picked up this morning for our three children through the Shelby County Weekly Grab N' Go meals for students program that we talked about here during Fall Break. Again, this program is open to ALL Shelby County residents regardless of school district, anyone at all with children aged 18 mos - 18 yrs living in the household, so Bartlett residents are included and encouraged to take advantage of this offer while it lasts. Specifically, I drove to Raleigh Bartlett Meadows Elementary School at 5195 Twin Woods Ave, followed the yellow arrows around the right side of the building, parked at the sign for meal pickup, and they came right out with the form I needed (thank goodness, because my printer is a glorified paper weight at the moment). They asked me how many kids I had, and as I filled out their names they loaded bag after bag after bag of food and drinks into my car. I mean, look at it all! I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables provided. If you can, swing by any Shelby County school during the designated pickup times (Thursdays, 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm, and Fridays, 7am-9am). It's federally funded, there is no shortage of food, and participation helps keep the cafeteria staff paid and working. Very much worth it and 100% free through the end of the year.
https://www.scsk12.org/coronavirusfacts/studentmeals
Bartlett City Schools is also offering free meals for students until the end of the year. Students attending in person need only walk into the cafeteria and order their meals. Virtual students qualify, as well, but you'll need to fill out an online form no later than 3pm the day prior and pick your breakfasts/lunches up daily. You can read more specific information here: https://www.bartlettschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1584579&type=d&pREC_ID=2035347.
