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Duplin County Schools honors child nutrition staff; summer meal participation rose by more than half
Summary
District child nutrition staff won state culinary awards and credited volunteers and community partners after reporting summer meal service grew from more than 40,000 meals in 2024 to over 60,000 in 2025, the board heard April 14.
Lynette Stokes, representing Duplin County Schools' child nutrition department, told the board on April 14 that staff won awards at the North Carolina School Nutrition Association culinary arts competition and that the district's summer meal program grew substantially this year.
"In 2024, we served over 40,000 meals during the summer. But in 2025, that number grew over 60,000 meals, a more than 50% increase," Stokes said, praising volunteers and…
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