PCSS Students Will Receive Free Breakfast and Lunch Beginning September 3

Press Release

Cookeville, TN,  Wednesday, September 2, 2020 –

Beginning September 3, 2020, all Putnam County Schools students can receive breakfast and lunch at no charge.

This program is based on a nationwide waiver from the USDA.  The waiver remains in effect until December 31, 2020, or until available funds are depleted.

For more info visit hhtps://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2 020 / 08 /31 usda-extends-free-meals-kids-through=december-31-2020.

Meals are available to all children 18 years of age and younger, even if not enrolled in school.  If you are interested in picking up meals for remote learners or children who are not enrolled in school, please contact your school nutrition department.

Parents/Guardians of students are still encouraged to complete meal benefits applications if you haven’t already done so.  We will need this information when the USDA waiver ends.

‘A la carte items will still be available for purchase.