Food Boxes Will Be Distributed By Portland Public Schools To Families Before Winter Break

Press release from Portland Public Schools:

December 16, 2020

Dear PPS Families,

As we prepare for the start of the two-week winter break, we want to make you aware of an additional service we will offer on the final day of meal distribution before the break. On Friday, December 18, we will be handing out food boxes with seven days’ worth of meals. Families who are signed up for meal delivery will also receive the food boxes. Most items in the food box will be safe to store at room temperature (see food storage guide).

This will happen during our regular meal distribution window, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., at the 35 schools sites we use for meal service while we are in distance learning (see sites and map). We ask that you practice social distancing and wear a face mask.

Our meal service will pause while schools are closed during the winter break, from December 21 to January 1. Meal service will resume Monday, January 4.

If you need further assistance in obtaining meals while school is out, please visit www.pps.net/nutrition and click on the "Resources for Locating Food" and "Food Benefits for Families" tabs. You can also contact your school’s office about other available supports and resources.

We wish you all a safe, and happy, holiday season.

PPS Nutrition Services

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