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Roswell community schools report Roadrunner Food Bank partnership serves hundreds monthly
Summary
District staff said three community schools run monthly food distributions in partnership with Roadrunner Food Bank and serve hundreds of households; board discussed recognizing student volunteers.
A district community-schools representative updated the board March 11 on the partnership with Roadrunner Food Bank that supplies monthly food distributions at three community schools, the representative said.
Mesa, Sierra and University High each run regular distributions; Sierra requested up to 200 family slots in recent months. The presenter said the three sites together provided food to about 428 households in a recent four‑month average, serving roughly 1,502 people per month.
Why it matters: school-based food distributions are part of the district’s community‑schools approach to address food insecurity and basic needs for students and families. The presenter described student involvement—hospitality and career-pathway students helping package and distribute items—and noted weekend food closets at some middle schools that serve students on Fridays.
Board members requested that the district bring student volunteers to a future meeting for recognition. The board also discussed adding a fourth site (pending application status) to reach more families.
Ending: The presenter thanked Roadrunner Food Bank’s new director and said the district will continue site distributions and consider board recognition for student volunteers.
