Food Delivery Banned At Stamford Schools

STAMFORD, CT — Stamford schools will no longer allow students to have food delivered to them during school hours. In a letter sent to parents Wednesday, Stamford High School principal Raymond Manka cited safety as the chief reason for the new practice.

In addition to posing "a potential security threat," he also noted that having food delivered to the school causes "a disruption" to the school environment.

Public Affairs Officer Sharon Beadle confirmed to Patch that the ban on food deliveries is district-wide, not exclusive to Stamford High.

Under the new practice, which takes effect "immediately," students and parents/guardians will no longer be allowed to place food orders for delivery to the building during the school day. Staff members will also no longer be allowed to accept food deliveries, and delivery personnel will not be allowed inside the school building.

"If your student does not bring a meal or snack, there are healthy and reasonably priced food options available in the cafeteria every day," Manka said in the letter. "Thank you in advance for your understanding and your cooperation in keeping our school safe and secure."

Anyone with questions regarding the new practice is urged to contact or their school's principal or their child's grade level administrator.