D47 Schools To Offer Free Meals To Students: Coronavirus Closings

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL — Schools may be shut down statewide, but District 47 families can still pick up breakfast and lunch for students starting on Tuesday. In collaboration with District 155 and food service provider Sodexo, District 47 is planning to provide free meals to students, and their siblings who are under the age of 18.

Meals provided will be a "grab-and-go" style from 8 a.m. to noon at Crystal Lake Central High School, 45 W. Franklin Avenue, according to a news release from District 47. The service will be offered on March 18, 19 and 20; over Spring Break, which is from March 23 to March 27 and on March 30.

"At the present time, we've designated one location for food distribution, but additional locations may be added, depending on need," according to the District 47 news release.

To determine quantities and locations for distribution, parents will be asked to fill out a brief survey, which is posted to the D47 website. Anyone with questions can call the D47 business office at 815-788-5021.