Unsung Heroes School Nutrition professionals are on the frontlines feeding our communities in times of disaster
I hope and pray that everyone af- fected by Hurricane Helene is safe and did not experience much dam- age, or any at all. With only about a month or two into the 2024-2025 school year, the hard-working School Nutrition Professionals have again donned their Superhero Outfits and come to the rescue of their commu- nities. No, we have not had another pandemic outbreak, but instead have been dealing with our arch nemesis, “Mother Nature”. For those of you who have experienced her wrath, Mother Nature’s power can often test our resolve and will. But I am here to tell you that anything Mother Nature throws our way, the heroes of the School Nutrition Nation will continue to fight back. What most of the citizens through - out our wonderful country do not re- alize is that when disasters strike and shelters open, mostly our schools, it is the heroes of School Nutrition who come to the rescue. Living in Flori - da, hurricanes are a constant. Some are more powerful than others, but make no mistake, the incredible, self - less individuals who serve meals to our children, show up to work our shelters and feed the evacuees. They put the mission of feeding their com- munity FIRST, and their own needs last….TRUE Heroes! Often, these shelters are open for days and our School Nutrition Heroes might even have to sleep at these shelters. Whether they were able to get some sleep or not, our heroes are up early to provide breakfast, lunch
PHOTO CREDIT: CITRUS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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