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USDA Provides N.C. Kids Affected by Florence with Free Meals
USAgNet - 09/20/2018

The USDA announced it is making it easier for North Carolina schools affected by Hurricane Florence to feed students during this time of great need. All students in affected disaster areas in North Carolina will now be able to enjoy free school meals provided by USDA's National School Lunch Program through Oct. 26. This and additional measures will potentially benefit 31 school districts and over 284,000 children.

"During a storm like this, the state may face transportation challenges, or need to divert food inventories to other disaster response efforts. We are providing this flexibility to help schools provide wholesome meals to students using the foods they have available," said USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue.

To further streamline program administration during this difficult time, schools and facilities in the disaster areas can temporarily serve meals that vary from menu planning or meal pattern requirements through October 19. The state may also designate schools and other facilities as emergency shelters, which may provide meals through USDA's Child and Adult Care Food Program.

USDA has allowed the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina to operate summer meal programs during this unanticipated school closure. As part of this special flexibility, the food bank may serve meals that vary from the program's regular standards. Due to the damage to roadways, communities, and other infrastructure, the food bank may also allow children to take meals home to eat through Sept. 30.

USDA will continue monitoring the situation and work with state officials to determine further actions.


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