School Lunch Hero Day, 2020

On May 1, Nutrition staff members at every school received a hand-delivered 'thank you' note!

By: Benjamin Rickert, BCS Communications

During Friday's School Lunch Hero Day, Buncombe County Schools Nutrition staff members at every school received a hand-delivered note! It was a wonderful way to end the week and show appreciation to the men and women who have served more than half a million meals to children since our community was affected by the coronavirus pandemic in March.

“They are proud of what they are doing and smiled from ear to ear,” said child nutrition director Ms. Lisa Payne. “I loved that we were able to take the time to see the smiling faces of our dedicated staff.”

The special notes had a cartoonish ‘hero’ theme with messages like, “Happy School Lunch Hero Day with extra helpings of gratitude,” and “Thank you for being my School Lunch Hero! I salute you!”

“It was incredible to brighten their day and to let them know that they are truly the heroes,” Payne added.

It’s always a good time to take a moment to thank the nutrition staff in your school!

Here are just a few of the many stories of BCS Nutrition staff making a difference in our community since schools closed for in-person student instruction due to COVID-19:

• 1,400 Meals Served Daily at North Windy Ridge
• Served With Care: Meals for Students
• Marathon Meal Service Continues at Oakley
• Meals with a Smile in Black Mountain
• Dedicated Staff Deliver Meals to Families
• The Meals on the Bus Go 'Round and 'Round
• Meals that Matter: Nutrition Efforts Continue Countywide
• 50,000 Meals Served to Area Students
• Meals Available During School Closures

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