Pottstown Schools to Provide Free Food Wednesday

Blogger's Note: The following was posted by the Pottstown School District and the Ricketts Center. 

Free food distribution will again be held Wednesday but the time has changed to 3 to 6 p.m.

That and other changes are being made to increase safety and hopefully increase the number of families that can participate:

• Pick up hours at each elementary school will be from 3 PM to 6 PM
• Clear directions will be given at each site so that when families pick up food, they can do so in an organized fashion with no one touching food products. Products will be straight from the food distribution box to limit any touching. The family member picking up food will simply take the items as per the directions. Bags will be provided.
• Remember to take items for each student in your household. We continue to operate on the honor system. No questions asked.
• In case of rain, there will be a canopy at each location.
• There will be a chalk line 6 feet from both sides of food tables and volunteers will be limited behind the lines except to replenish food boxes.
• Certain companies have reached out to donate food items which we will make available at each site. This is above and beyond the school lunch programs and families are encouraged to take extra.

Rickets to Also Provide Meals

The Ricketts Community Center posted the following on its Facebook page:

The Ricketts Center will be serving boxed meals to students, ages 6 to 18 years, starting Wednesday, March 25. Students will able to get a boxed breakfast and Lunch anywhere between 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Meals are on a first come, first serve basis but we will try to ensure we can provide for as many that are in need. Just follow the posted signs outside to receive meals.