ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Thousands of students and parents opted to collect grab-n-go meals from Central Florida schools, according to Tuesday’s school district data.
Most Central Florida school districts launched their program’s Monday. On the first day of the food program, at least 88,573 students were handed food.
These numbers spanned across Central Florida school districts that organized pick up locations, practicing social distancing while supplying school lunches and breakfast to families who may rely on these daily meals.
These free meal programs are also meant to bring relief to families uncertain how the coronavirus will impact their upcoming paychecks if they are told to stay home -- possibly without pay.