HENRICO COUNTY, Va. -- Henrico students who depend on school meals can start picking them up on March 17 .
There will be six sites in Henrico County where students can get "grab and go" packaged meals from 11 a.m. to noon.
"Packaged lunches and breakfasts will be available each school day on a first-come, first-served basis," a Henrico Schools spokesperson announced. "Food distribution is open to all students, regardless of what school they attend, as well as others under age 18."
Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Five schools and the Henrico Volunteer Fire Squad 31 in Sandston will be used to prepare, package, and distribute food:
- Fairfield Middle School, 5121 Nine Mile Road, Henrico, Va. 23223
- Glen Lea Elementary School, 3909 Austin Ave., Henrico, Va. 23222
- Hermitage High School, 8301 Hungary Spring Road, Henrico, Va. 23228
- Highland Springs Elementary School, 600 Pleasant Street, Highland Springs, Va. 23075
- Quioccasin Middle School, 9400 Quioccasin Road, Henrico, Va. 23238
- Henrico Volunteer Rescue Squad 31, 5301 Huntsman Road, Sandston, Va. 23150
Henrico Schools will asses the status of the food distribution program if the schools closure period is extended past March 30. Pick up hours and locations may increase based on demand.