Free meals for the needy. (Yuma Union High School District 70).Yuma Union High School Yuma High School is the oldest standing high school in Yuma, Arizona. It was erected in 1909 and earned its mascot, the Criminal, after the school burned down and the students had to finish their classes in the Yuma Territorial Prison. District 70 is the winner of The Civic Star Award for a program providing free breakfasts and lunches to needy children and reduced-priced meals to adults accompanying them. Headington discussed the idea with Charlene Story, director of food services food services Hospital services A 24/7 department in a hospital that provides for the nutritional needs of inpatients–eg, those needing special diets, preparing meals and transporting them to the floor and, through the cafeteria, the hospital staff and , and the two agreed the matter should be pursued. The Yuma Union High School Board endorsed the plan, and the program was established at four sites-two high schools, the Yuma Food Bank and the public library The program was initiated by school district Superintendent District Superintendent may be:
prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Arizona Department of Commerce The mission of the Arizona Department of Commerce is "to create vibrant communities and a globally competitive Arizona economy."[1] Notes 1. ^ Mission Statement on the Official Website of the ADC Resources The meals program ran from May 28 to July 24, 2002. More than 4,400 breakfasts and more than 32,000 lunches were served. All children under age 18 were served free meals, and accompanying adults received reduced-price lunches. The school was reimbursed for the cost of food and labor by the National School Lunch Program. Five adults and 20 special education students sponsored by Youth to Work served the food. Staff time was eight hours per day per worker, including food preparation, transportation and cleanup. Four summer student workers were hired for cafeteria cafeteria: see restaurant. jobs at Yuma High School, and three have improved their grades since participating in the program. Yuma school officials noted in their awards program application that the Yuma County Yuma County is the name of two counties in the United States:
The summer meals program is expected to be an annual activity. TO LEARN MORE CONTACT: Dr. August Headington, Superintendent Yuma Union High School District 70 3150 South Avenue A Yuma, AZ 85364 Phone: 928-729-1731 E-mail: aheadington@yumaid.org Web: www.yumaunion.com |
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