GASTONIA, N.C. (News Release) — Gaston County Schools will provide βgrab and goβ meals for students beginning Tuesday, March 17. This service offers a nutritious meal for children while schools are closed because of concerns related to the coronavirus.
Meals will be distributed at the following 11 locations:
βͺ Bessemer City High School, 119 Yellow Jacket Lane, Bessemer City
βͺ Carr Elementary School, 307 South Pine Street, Dallas
βͺ Cherryville Elementary School, 700 East Academy Street, Cherryville
βͺ Erwin Community Center, 913 North Pryor Street, Gastonia
βͺ Grier Middle School, 1622 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia
βͺ Kiser Elementary School, 311 East College Street, Stanley
βͺ North Belmont Elementary School, 210 School Street, Belmont
βͺ Robinson Elementary School, 3122 Union Road, Gastonia
βͺ Tabernacle Baptist Church, 519 West 19 th Avenue, Gastonia
βͺ Warlick Academy, 1316 Spencer Mountain Road, Gastonia
βͺ Woodhill Elementary School, 1027 Woodhill Drive, Gastonia
At each location, distribution will take place on the following days from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon:
βͺ Tuesday, March 17
βͺ Wednesday, March 18
βͺ Thursday, March 19
βͺ Friday, March 20
βͺ Monday, March 23
βͺ Tuesday, March 24
βͺ Wednesday, March 25
βͺ Thursday, March 26
βͺ Friday, March 27
How does the program work?
The βgrab and goβ meal service will work much like our summertime feeding program, and it is
intended to help families who depend on our School Nutrition program for meals.
βͺ When you arrive at the meal pickup location that is most convenient for you, look for the
school bus in the front parking lot.
βͺ Go to the school bus and ask for a meal. The meal will be packaged in a bag.
βͺ The meal will be provided to children (age 18 and younger) free-of-charge.
βͺ You should plan to take the meal with you β there will not be a place to eat on-site.
βͺ You may pick up a meal at any of the 11 locations, regardless of where you live or attend
school.
If you have a question about the βgrab and goβ meal program, call (704) 836-9110.
