NORFOLK - Norfolk Public Schools is handing out food to those who need it in the community.

According to a statement from Norfolk Public Schools, NPS and Lunchtime Solutions will be providing Grab and Go breakfasts and lunches at no charge for any child or young adult in Norfolk households; up to 18 years old, regardless of income or free and reduced meal qualification.

Pick up will be available at the Norfolk Senior High School (south entrance), Norfolk Middle School (at west school doors), and Little Panthers Preschool (doors at the west side of the building) on Wednesday, March 18 and each Wednesday thereafter, from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

This will be set up as a drive-thru service at each building.

Beginning on Wednesday, March 25 and each Wednesday thereafter during the shutdown period, additional pick-up locations will include the Junior High School (east doors) and Woodland Park Elementary (front entrance).


Westside Elementary Principal Angie Baumann says that this program will help people in the community who have been effected by shutdowns related to COVID-19.

“Well we have some grab and go food items for any of our Norfolk youth ages 0 to 18. So, we have breakfast items we have lunch items all bagged up and ready to go. Just to help families during our school closure.”  Baumann says.

NPS asks that you go to a location nearest to your household geographically.

To help better forecast number of meals needed at these buildings, please call in with meal counts and pickup location to: Amanda Liewer 402-644-2500, or email Amanda at [email protected].