It is certainly a truth that low-income families rely on school for their children; that’s where the kids are guaranteed a hot lunch (and sometimes breakfast). With schools being closed for two weeks, there is a growing concern for those families – how will they be able to feed their family?
Unit 5 schools is offering cold breakfast and sack lunch “Grab and Go” meals will be made available to students In need Tuesday, March 17 through Friday, March 20, and Monday, March 30 at five centralized sites (meals will NOT be available during our planned Spring Break, the week of March 23). A child does not need to be present to pick them up, but you must provide a students name, grade, and school.
Pick-up times at all locations:
– Tuesday, March 17 -Friday, March 20 – 9 to 11 AM
– Monday, March 30 – 9 to 11 AM
Locations:
– Cedar Ridge Elementary, 2808 Breezewood Blvd., Bloomington
– Kingsley Junior High, 303 Kingsley St., Normal
– Sugar Creek Elementary, 200 N Towanda Ave, Normal
– Pepper Ridge Elementary, 2602 Danbury Drive, Bloomington
– Fairview Elementary School, 416 Fairview St., Normal
District 87 is offering opportunities for families to pick up meals. Bagged meals can be picked up via a drive-thru setup at Sheridan Elementary School and at Bloomington High School for any District 87 student.
Wednesday March 18 ,12-2 pm, One lunch per child
Thursday March 19, 11am – 1 pm, One breakfast and lunch per child OR one bulk package of food containing 4 meals per child
Friday March 20, 11am – 1pm, One breakfast and lunch per child, and any leftover meals
Meals will not be provided during spring break.
Feed BloNo Kids
Free sack meals can be picked up via drive-thru or pick-up for any child <18 from 11 am-1 pm, Monday through Friday until March 31 at the following locations:
• Boys & Girls Club, 1615 Illinois St. Bloomington
• Coffrins ATA Martial Arts, 503 N. Prospect Rd. Bloomington
• HyVee, 1403 N. Veterans Pkwy. Bloomington
• RP Lumber, 2440 S. Main St. Bloomington
• Fairview Park, 801 N. Main St. Normal
• Lee St. Fire Department, 310 N. Lee St. Bloomington
• Miller Park (zoo entrance), 1020 S. Main St. Bloomington
• Marcos Pizza, 604 E. Locust St. Bloomington
• American Legion, 2505 Fox Creek Rd. Bloomington
• Schnucks, 1750 Bradford Ln. Normal
Visit https://www.feedblonokids.com/ for more information.
McAllister’s Deli – 2136 Village Lane Bloomington
Free sack lunch to any child from 11 am – 1 pm Monday through Friday
Eastview Christian Church Food Bank – 401 Union St. Bloomington
10-11:30 am Wednesday 3/18, with drive-thru from 6-7:30 pm
Mt. Pisgah Food Pantry – 801 W. Market St. Bloomington
5-7 pm Wednesday 3/18
Center for Youth & Family Solutions – 603 N. Center, Bloomington
Formula & baby food, by appointment 309-829-6307
City of Refuge Food Pantry – 401 E. Jefferson, Bloomington
Emergency food upon request 309-827-4223
Ministry & More, Inc. – 1107 W. Empire, Bloomington
10 am – 12 pm or by appointment Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday – 309-823-9804
Salvation Army Food Pantry – 208 N. Oak, Bloomington
1-4 pm Monday-Thursday
Temba Food Pantry – 14940 Old Colonial Rd. Bloomington
4:30-6:30 pm Thursday
Union Missionary Baptist Church – 509 W. Jackson, Bloomington
By appointment 309-828-1162
