Rochester School District Launching Free Meals Program

Rochester, MN (Rochester School District) - Rochester Public Schools will be offering free Drive Up Meals to children ages 0-18 starting Wednesday, March 18 during the school closure related to COVID-19.

Drive Up Meal locations include: Riverside Central Elementary School, John Adams Middle School, and Rochester Mayo High School from 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM on weekdays, March 18 - March 26. Families will drive up, and meals will be brought to the vehicle similar to a drive-through line.

Meals will consist of a cold lunch with breakfast included for the next day. Lunches are intended to be eaten immediately or should be stored in the refrigerator within 2 hours. Please discard any leftovers within 3 days. Cold foods should be kept cold (milk & cheese < 41 degrees).

If your child is on a special diet and needs meal accommodations, please contact Kayla Timmerman, SNS Dietitian via email at (507) 328-4250.

The District is also offering a meal grab and go delivery service with our school buses. This service will begin on Monday, March 23. More information on this delivery service option will come soon.

Source - Rochester Public Schools