Grab-and-go Meal Distribution Resumes While District Provides Resources for Navigating Discussions about Race And Equity

Grab-and-go Meal Distribution Resumes While District

Provides Resources for Navigating Discussions about Race And Equity

Meal distribution has resumed at more than 300 school sites following a temporary one-day suspension of grab-and-go meal sites due to recent transportation and safety challenges that were anticipated for families and staff . During the one-day suspension, CPS delivered meals to families, as previously planned and scheduled. For the current list of active meal sites, please visit cps.edu/mealsites. At the board meet-

ing in May, the district announced that it would be providing its current expanded grab-and-go meals structure throughout the summer.

Also, to help students, educators and parents navigate discussions around racial inequities that spurred action in Chicago and throughout the country, CPS has provided an instructional toolkit for families and staff . “We support and stand with Chicagoans who are forcefully, yet peacefully, advocating for the rights of black and brown people. We created a package of resources for families to navigate these difficult times and we hope this leads to critical conversations in households and

virtual classrooms across Chicago,” CPS CEO Dr. Janice K. Jackson said in a news release.

Since the final day of in-person instruction, CPS principals and nutrition staff have ensured families are fed and support-ed. More than 13 million free meals have been provided to school staff and more than 125,000 computing devices were distributed to support remote learning.

Family Support: If your family is in need of assistance, please contact the CPS Command Center, which can help connect you to vital support services. The Command Center can be reached at 773-553- KIDS (5437) or familyservices@cps.edu.

CPS.edu/coronavirus: CPS.edu/corona virus is a one-stop-shop for key contacts, meals information, the latest updates regarding end-of-year guidance and remote learning.

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