Closed River Valley School Districts Carry On with Feeding

With Michigan schools closed through at least April 12, one of the major focuses in local districts has turned to providing food for those who need it.

As a Facebook post from the New Buffalo Area Schools put it: “Due to the school closure starting Monday (March 16), we will begin our summer feeding program a little early.”

The New Buffalo, Bridgman and River Valley districts are all providing free pre-packaged breakfasts and lunches on a “grab and go” basis until school resumes at various locations.

Children enrolled in Blessings in a Backpack at River Valley will have access to their weekend food bags each Friday, March 20 through April 3, at the designated River Valley School District meal pick-up locations. At each of these locations, families may drive up to collect not only the school’s breakfast and lunch packs, but also their Blessings in a Backpack weekend food bags.

For more information, contact Blessings in a Backpack Program Coordinator Vickie Wagner at (269) 756-9812 or vickie.wagner@yahoo.com.