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Waiver Extensions Make Summer Meals Simple
USDA and MDE have extended waivers instituted in response to COVID-19 school closures. These waivers allow programs to continue providing 7-day bundled meals (if this is your preferred option) to your scholars through August 31!
COVID will continue into summer. Meals should too.
State and federal officials have warned social distancing guidelines will remain for some time. Food insecurity will continue to grow as the economy and jobs slowly rebound. Kids will continue to need regular meals through the summer.
Charter Schools Meet Community Food Needs
St. Paul Charter School Community School of Excellence (CSE) is distributing 2,000 weekly COVID-19 meal bundles – 800 more than its enrollment – to kids in its community.
CKC is ‘Essential’ Business
Under the governor's executive order, CKC is ESSENTIAL! We will continue feeding kids who are out of school under the governor's school-closure mandate.
Meals Offered During Closures Bring Increased Revenues
During COVID-19-related closures, the USDA is reimbursing schools at a higher per-meal-rate than meals served when school is in session. Don’t refer your revenues away! CKC can help you meet your scholars’ needs.
CKC and Clients Provide Nearly 100,000 Meals During 2-Week Closure
When Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz order all public schools to close to help contain the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, CKC and its client schools and nonprofits acted fast to make sure they continued feeding kids.
Talking to Kids About COVID-19
If young people in your school or in your midst are struggling to understand the coronavirus/COVID-19 and its impact on daily life, several media have stories and resources to help.
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