Metcalfe County Schools provides record number of summer meals

EDMONTON, Ky. – A local school district announced a record number of summer meals served on Tuesday.

According to a release, Metcalfe County Schools (MCS) distributed a record 108,762 meals during its SUN Meals Summer Feeding Program, an increase of more than 1,600 from last summer. MCS says it also provided more than 8,000 gallons of milk.

MCS says the program ran from June 1 through July 27, providing seven days of breakfast and lunch options for 900 children each week.

The school district partnered with the Metcalfe County Public Library and local growers. Officials say growers provided fresh vegetables, including squash, cucumbers, cantaloupe, watermelon, and sweet corn.

MCS says Metcalfe County was one of 34 school districts selected to participate in the Kentucky Department of Education’s Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program.

What They’re Saying

“We are grateful to be able to help feed our kids during the summer break,” said Food Service Director Beth Miller. “Our staff has a heart for making sure no child goes hungry, no matter the time of the year. We’re thankful for the parents, guardians, and neighbors who braved the heat and storms to pick up meals. And a huge thank you to the Metcalfe County Public Library for partnering with us to help feed even more children.”

Superintendent Josh Hurt said, “Our Summer Feeding Program was once again an enormous success. I want to congratulate and thank Ms. Beth Miller and all of our food service staff for going above and beyond to ensure our families had a reliable food source in the summer months. Further, I take great pride in seeing a new record set in terms of meals served. This program is a shining example of our commitment to serving the community.”