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January 25, 2021
Michigan’s 10 Cents A Meal program went statewide for this school year with 138 schools participating.
The program reimburses school districts that buy fruits and vegetables from Michigan farmers to serve in school meals.
This year’s budget grew to more than $2 million in incentives.
TCAPS has been a participant since the pilot stages of the program and is happy to see it expanding.
“Obviously we want to help the farmers, local farmers, and now it’s across all of Michigan and any Michigan produce at all and also, obviously, it’s a win-win when you can give it to the Michigan school children, which makes it much fresher and more delicious,” said Tom Freitas, Food and Nutrition Services Director at TCAPS.
Mobile Meals volunteers to deliver meals and gifts Christmas Day
Officials said that Mobile Meals will be serving 620 Knox County seniors the largest Christmas delivery count to date. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 11:18 PM EST December 24, 2020
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. Mobile Meals will be following along in Santa Claus footsteps on Christmas Day, delivering meals and gifts to 620 Knox County seniors.
Officials said it is the largest Christmas delivery to date. They will give a gift bag filled with useful items to each recipient, along with their usual deliveries of meals.
“Every meal delivery day is important, but Christmas Day is one of the most important delivery days,” said Judith Pelot, Nutrition Services Director, “During this holiday season, as always, we are very thankful for all of our community support. We couldn’t do it without the efforts of so many in Knox County.”