Marion County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services

When school is out for summer, many families face challenges in accessing consistent, nutritious meals. To help bridge this gap, William Ostrander and his team- Kristine, Laura, Casin, and Glenda- have been dedicating their summer to distributing 7-day meal kits at 10 rural locations across Marion County. These take-home kits provide pre-packaged breakfasts and lunches meant to last several days. Thank you all for your dedication and hard work!

🚚 🍳 Custom Solution, Coming Right Up! We’re excited to deliver a custom breakfast cart by Lakeside Manufacturing to Marion County Public Schools! 🏫 This cart was built to support efficient breakfast service, smooth workflow, and everyday durability for busy school kitchens.

✨ Customized to fit the district’s exact needs
🍎 Built for speed, organization, and reliability
🙌 Supporting teams that serve students every day

🛠️ We love bringing tailored solutions to life — because every school kitchen deserves equipment that works for them. Visit our showroom to discuss your foodservice needs with IRD Equipment. 🔗 https://irdequipment.com/

🍎 A true Trayblazer in our schools! 🥗

We are proud to celebrate Ramona Belcher, Marion County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services Supervisor, who has been recognized by General Mills Foodservice as a national Trayblazer!!

From starting as a substitute to leading nutrition services for 51 schools, Ramona’s work is driven by care, compassion, and the belief that every student deserves meals they can count on. Her leadership has expanded farm-to-school programs, school gardens, hydroponics, and meal access beyond the school day.

Please join us in congratulating Ramona on this well-deserved national honor! 👏🎉
🔗 Read her full Trayblazer story: https://www.generalmillsfoodservice.com/industries/k12/support-tool-categories/news-and-events/trayblazers/stories/ramona-belcher

Summer BreakSpot is officially a go for the summer! ☀️​
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No-cost meals for kids and teens are available at locations across Florida. Load up the car, invite a friend, and make lunchtime part of your summer plans.​

Find a location near you: https://bit.ly/4tWOjuY