HoCo Cafeteria Manager Nominated For National Award

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — The cafeteria manager at Folly Quarter Middle School has been nominated for the "School Meals Hero," an award given by the American Dairy Association North East. The honor celebrates the difference that school food service workers make in students’ lives.

Dahlia Minor, cafeteria manager at FQMS, received loads of praise from the students who nominated her.

“Ms. Minor always cares for us and makes sure that we have everything on our plate. She is very kind and waits for us to choose our food. She also works very hard in the morning and afternoon to give us breakfast and lunch.”

“Ms. Minor is always helpful and smiling. She takes care to make sure we get a nutritious lunch.”

“Mrs. Minor should win because she gives [us] a happy and positive vibe. She also tries her best to give out great meals at school lunchtime. She also smiles a lot, which makes us happy.”

“She is always smiling and ready to help anyone who needs help.”

In honor of Minor’s nomination, she received a gift basket with NFL and Fuel Up to Play 60 merchandise.