Pender County Schools has reached a major milestone in its Summer Meals Program, surpassing 100,000 meals served to children and families across the county this summer.
Following Wednesday’s distribution, PCS has now provided 107,412 meals through the program. That total includes 17,374 meals served on Wednesday alone, continuing a strong summer of support for students and families while school is out.
To put the number in perspective, 107,412 meals would be enough to provide a meal to every person in a sold-out crowd at the Dean Smith Center, Cameron Indoor Stadium, and NC State’s Lenovo Center — twice — with nearly 5,900 meals still remaining.
“This milestone reflects the dedication of our School Nutrition team and the strong support of our community partners,” Superintendent Dr. Brad Breedlove said. “Providing more than 100,000 meals this summer shows how important this program is for families across Pender County.”
The Summer Meals Program provides free meals to children during the summer months, helping ensure students continue to have access to nutritious food outside of the traditional school year. Meals are distributed at sites throughout Pender County, including Atkinson Town Hall, C.F. Pope Elementary School, Malpass Corner Elementary School, Maple Hill Presbyterian Church, Rocky Point Elementary School, and South Topsail Elementary School.
Each distribution represents the work of staff members, volunteers, and community partners committed to supporting children and families across the district. The program has continued to make a meaningful impact throughout the summer, serving thousands of meals each week.
With 107,412 meals already served, Pender County Schools will continue working to support children and families throughout the remainder of the summer.