Pueblo D-70 schools to offer free grab n’ go meals for students
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- Some students were left without lunch after Pueblo District 70 canceled all classes and activities until March 29 due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Although classes are scheduled to resume Monday, March 30, the district will help cover the gap ahead of their scheduled spring break by providing "grab n' go" meals.
In a statement Saturday, school officials said the following sites will offer bagged lunches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 16 through March 20:
- Avondale Elementary
- Vineland Middle, Pleasant View
- Liberty Point Middle
- Desert Sage
- Beulah
- Rye Elementary
- Craver Middle Schools.
Any student under the age of 19 qualifies for the program, but must be present to receive their free lunch. Parents and guardians can purchase an additional meal for $3.
You can find the week's menu schedule here.
To see where El Paso County schoolchildren can get free lunches, click here.
