Students enrolled in after-school programs at four Georgetown ISD elementary schools will receive free meals beginning April 20.
The details
Students at Cooper Elementary, Frost Elementary, Purl Elementary and Williams Elementary will gain access to free meals between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. later this month, according to an April 14 news release.
The program is open to all students, regardless of whether they qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Through the sponsorship of the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program, the program expands existing snack offerings at these sites.
“Qualifying and expanding the program to offer full meals is a real win for families while providing additional nutrition to fuel our young learners,” said Mike Thibodeaux, director of nutrition services in Georgetown ISD, in the news release.
These schools—which this district considers high-priority campuses—are eligible to participate since at least half of students in their attendance zones qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
The context
Over the past year, Georgetown ISD has announced several new or expanded programs. Last summer, four Georgetown ISD campuses offered free breakfast and lunch during the break.
Earlier this week, Georgetown ISD also announced a partnership with Lone Star Circle of Care to offer behavioral health services at the Georgetown ISD Health and Wellness Center.
