District updates plans for distributing lunches, weekend backpacks
March 16, 2020
Grab and Go Box Lunch Update
Box lunches for any child 2-18 will be available tomorrow, March 17 through Friday, March 27, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
The Altoona Area Jr. High School will be the main distribution site for the lunches. Lunches will be distributed from the AAJHS Field House Entrance Doors located on 7th Avenue.
Every child 18 years or younger may take one lunch. Children must be present to receive a lunch and all food must be consumed off-site.
In an effort to reach students outside the city, there will be limited off-site delivery by AASD student transportation along traditional outlying bus routes. Distribution locations and times can be found on the AASD website. Children must be present to receive a lunch.
The program is seeking food donations to help provide extra food due to the school closures. Food donations can be dropped off at the following locations: Imler’s Poultry, Duncansville; Kids First, Sheraton Drive; Greenbean Coffeehouse; Park Home, Duncansville; Ace Hardware, Duncansville; Five Star Mitsubishi; and the Altoona Grand Hotel. With large size donations, please contact the program to make arrangements for drop off at the warehouse.