• Beginning Wednesday, March 18, NOLA-PS, in collaboration with many charter school leaders, the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORD), local non-profit organizations, faith-based partners and private businesses, will launch a full-scale Citywide Feeding Program. . 
  
• This program will consist of 45 Community Feeding Distribution sites across New Orleans that ensure families can easily access breakfast and lunch during this prolonged school closure. The 45 sites consist of schools, NORD facilities and local business locations
• Child nutrition resources are available to those under 18 years of age* and those who currently attend a public school. 
• Students over 18 that are enrolled in public K-12 schools, including students with disabilities through age 22, are also eligible for free meals at open sites. 
• Students do not need to be present to receive meals. Parents or caregivers may pick up meals on behalf of the students within their household. 
• Eligible families who are unable to access food resources this week should call United Way’s 211 information system which has the latest information about finding the Second Harvest food pantry nearest you. If you’re in Orleans Parish, dial 211 for assistance

* Infant nutrition or formula is not available.

Schedule Update
In an effort to better serve and protect the health of students, families, food service providers and staff at community feeding sites NOLA Public Schools’ and our partners are condensing the weekly schedule at the Citywide Feeding Program sites by providing multiple days of meals during specific daily time frames. NOLA-PS asks the business community for its support in ensuring that working families are allowed to leave work to pick up these meals to ensure they are able to benefit from this program. See updated schedule below:

Citywide Feeding Program - New Schedule:  
-Every Monday we will provide meals for 2 days.
-Every Wednesday we will provide meals for 3 days.
-Moving forward Community Feeding sites will NOT be open on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.
-Service Hours: remain the same, 9 am – 12 pm.

NOLA-PS City Wide Grab-N-Go locations for food