Pinellas schools distribute student meals during closures
March 16, 2020 - The Pinellas County School District will provide prepackaged lunch and breakfast to students from March 23-March 27, the week students would have returned to school after spring break. Florida officials last week ordered all public schools in the state to close through March 27. Pinellas schools said the meals will be cold and meet the USDA nutritional standards. The district is working with the Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger to help reach more students and families needing assistance. Meals will be served “Grab & Go," with lunch and (breakfast for the next day) served in a single bag. Meals are free for anyone 18 years old and under; the child or teen must be present to receive meals. For a list of distribution points and times click here.