WCH Schools Big Blue Bus Receives USDA Award

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(Washington CH) – Washington Court House City Schools and the Big Blue Bus summer food service program has earned the national “Turnip the Beet” Bronze Award.

Presented by the USDA, the Turnip the Beet Award recognizes outstanding summer meal program sponsors across the nation who work hard to offer high quality meals to children that are appetizing, appealing, and nutritious during the summer months.

Earning the Bronze Beet, the Blue Lions were recognized for taking a leadership role to improve meal quality and nutrition in the summer. Out of the thousands of summer food service programs across the nation, less than 100 were considered for the award and only 20 ultimately earned the prestigious accolade.

“The work behind making this program successful is nothing short of incredible,” said Gary Campbell, WCHCS Food Service Director. “JoLynn VanRhoden, our program’s coordinator, and all of our workers and volunteers work tirelessly developing, preparing, and delivering meals that are not only well-rounded and nutritious, but also appealing to the kids in our community.”

According to the USDA, summer meals are critical in the lives of millions of our nation’s youth, whose risk for food insecurity increases during the summer months when they no longer have access to the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program.

“SugarCreek Packing, Cargill, and McDonald’s of Fayette County, and our many other partners that continue to make this program possible, as their generous contributions help keep us on the road each day throughout the summer”, highlighted Campbell.