Area Students Offered Alternative Meal Options Amid School Closures
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh Public Schools district is offering grab and go meals for low-income families.
They can be picked up between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at all 54 schools and two alternative schools.
Students don't have to go to their current school -- they can go to the one closest to their home.
The district will take food to the East Hills Community Center, Northview Heights Recreation Center and the Housing Authority in Glen Hazel.
School leaders will look at how this week goes to see which regional sites they need to take meals to for a second week of closures.
If students need to get their medicine from the school, they have until 1 Monday or between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday to get it.
A parent or guardian who is at least 18 will need to sign for it. If it is not picked up, students can't get it until school reopens.
For other school districts, the state department of education says they approved for schools to serve meals offsite. The meals will be available at no cost to low-income families.
You're advised to contact your local school district for more information.
According to the Tribune-Review, local businesses are stepping up to help.
An educational site has launched with resources for students to learn at home.
