By Sentinel Staff
Breakfast and lunch meal distributions to district students will start Monday, the Sitka School District has announced.
The following message was sent out:
“The Sitka School District will offer FREE grab-and-go breakfast and lunch daily during the school closure, starting Monday, March 23,” the district stated in a public message. “Students may pick up their meals at Sitka High School from 8 a.m. to noon. All families with an economic need are encouraged to participate.”
All district students, and any additional youths under the age of 19 in the same household, can get meals. This includes children too young to be enrolled in school or who are enrolled in private school or another district, as long as a district student lives in the same household, the message said.
“Meals will be served drive-up style,” the district said. More sites may be added as needed, and limited delivery will be available to households who are under quarantine or who lack transportation.
“Families can sign up for meals by completing a short survey online https://tinyurl.com/SSDCovidNeeds) or by calling the District Office at 747-8622 from 8 to 4 p.m.,” the message said.
“Please note previous PSAs included the wrong number. If you left a message before, please call again.,” the message emphasized.
Those who indicate an inability to pick up meals will be contacted Monday regarding delivery.
The survey also asks for information about access to technology and school supplies, in case there is an extended closure.
“SSD extends sincerest appreciation to the staff of NANA Management Services and Prewitt’s Bus Company for their efforts in making this program possible at such short notice,” the district said.
For questions regarding the meal program, the public may email: lunch@sitkaschools.org.
