Department of Education Announces Meal Distribution Plans For Thanksgiving Holiday

Department of Education Announces Meal Distribution Plans For Thanksgiving Holiday

CHRISTIANSTED — The “No V.I. Child Goes Hungry” feeding initiative has been suspended for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Department of Education said. Feeding will resume on November 30. Thanksgiving meals will be distributed starting today through Wednesday.

The “No V.I. Child Goes Hungry” feeding initiative will not operate in the St. Croix District during the Thanksgiving holiday from Thursday, November 26 through Friday, November 27, 2020, according to VIDE.

Feeding operations will resume Monday, November 30, 2020, VIDE said. Parents are reminded that both meals may be picked up during once-daily distribution from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The St. Croix District School Food Authority reminds parents that Thanksgiving meals will be given out at the meal distribution sites on the dates listed below.

Monday, November 23, 2020 – St. Croix Central High School

Tuesday, November 24, 2020 – Juanita Gardine K-8 School – Lew Muckle Elementary School – Alfredo Andrews Elementary School – John H. Woodson Jr. High School – St. Croix Educational Complex High School – Eulalie Rivera Elementary School – Claude O. Markoe Elementary School – Arthur Richards K-8 School – Williams Delight – Whim Ballpark

Wednesday, November 25, 2020 – Ricardo Richards Elementary School – D.C. Canegata Center