Austin ISD issued the following announcement.
AISD will continue to provide free, local Farm Fresh Boxes from The Common Market Texas through December 17 at specific AISD curbside meal sites.
The boxes feature locally grown produce, such as peppers, melons, squash, carrots and other seasonal staples. The Common Market Texas, a mission-driven distributor of sustainable, local farm foods prepare and deliver the produce boxes to AISD.
“We are thrilled to partner in this new way with Austin ISD,” said Margaret Smith, Director at The Common Market Texas. “At The Common Market, we fully recognize the role high-quality, local food can play in nutrition and overall good health. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are leaning on our mission to serve, and we are proud to be a part of the solution during this challenging time. "
Produce boxes are available at no cost to families with children under the age of 19. Children may accept the boxes, or they will be provided to the adults accompanying children or with documentation of the children they are picking meals up for.
The free produce box distribution program is made possible through funding from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation.
“COVID-19 has resulted in food insecurity well beyond what we've experienced in the past,” shared Aliya Hussaini MD, MSc, Portfolio Director of Health at the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. “Austin ISD has made a remarkable pivot, in a time of great uncertainty and need, to serve as a front line healthy food access point for children and families in our community. The Common Market is working nationally to ensure that families receive high-quality, nutritious food while also supporting farmers to distribute their product and support their employees' livelihoods. This partnership will ensure more healthy food reaches the children and families who need it most. ”
Distribution will take place as follows:
- Thursday, October 15
- 7-9 am: Padron Elementary
- 10 am-1:30pm: Burnet Middle School, Dobie Middle School, Guerrero Thompson Elementary, McBee Elementary
- 3: 30-5: 30 pm: Anderson High School
- Thursday, October 22
- 7-9 am: Gus Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy
- 10 am-1:30pm: Hart Elementary, Lamar Middle School, McCallum High School, Pickle Elementary, TA Brown Elementary
- Thursday, October 29
- 10 am-1:30pm: Blanton Elementary, Campbell Elementary, LBJ Early College High School, Oak Springs Elementary
- 3: 30-5: 30 pm: Pecan Springs Elementary
- Thursday, November 5
- 10 am-1:30pm: Galindo Elementary, Linder Elementary, Lively Middle School, Travis Early College High School
- 3: 30-5: 30 pm: Dawson Elementary
- Thursday, November 12
- 7-9 am: Blackshear Elementary
- 10 am-1:30pm: Allison Elementary, Govalle Elementary, Martin Middle School, Metz Elementary
- 3: 30-5: 30 pm: Eastside Memorial Early College High School
- Thursday, November 19
- 7-9 am: Oak Hill Elementary
- 10 am-1:30pm: Kocurek Elementary, Odom Elementary, Patton Elementary, Sunset Valley Elementary
- Thursday, December 3
- 7-9 am: Crockett Early College High School
- 10 am-1:30pm: Casey Elementary, Houston Elementary, Kiker Elementary
- 3: 30-5: 30 pm: Covington Middle School
- Thursday, December 10
- 10 am-1:30pm: Blazier Elementary, Langford Elementary, Pleasant Hill Elementary, Rodriguez Elementary, Uphaus Early Childhood Center
- Thursday, December 17
- 7-9 am: Widen Elementary
- 10 am-1:30pm: Akins Early College High School, Paredes Middle School, Perez Elementary, St. Elmo Elementary
Original source can be found here.
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