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Anderson County schools secure $194,000 grant for food truck to serve high-need areas
Summary
Paula Sellers told the Anderson County Board of Education the district received a $194,000 grant and awarded a bid to JP Food Trucks to operate a mobile kitchen prioritizing Norwood, Lake City and Bryceville; the truck will serve students and families during breaks and summer and must collect brief surveys for grant reporting.
Paula Sellers, who presented the district's student services food-truck project, told the Anderson County Board of Education the district received a $194,000 grant — pursued in partnership with Henderson County government and at the request of Mayor Frank — to fund a mobile meal program aimed at areas the district considers lowest-served.
Sellers said the district accepted a bid from JP Food Trucks of New York City after reviewing proposals and selecting the vendor for "best value, warranty and the quality of the food truck." She said the truck will prioritize Norwood, Lake City and Bryceville before offering flexible use across…
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