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Union County Schools served 213,155 meals this summer and earned No Kid Hungry recognition
Summary
District staff reported serving 213,155 summer meals (about 11,218 per day), a 130% increase from 2024; the program was one of 11 nationwide named a 2025 Summer Hunger Hero by No Kid Hungry and featured local procurement that put more than $136,000 back into community grocery vendors.
Union County School District staff reported that the district served 213,155 meals during its summer feeding program, a marked increase from the prior year that staff described as "about a 130% increase." The program averaged approximately 11,218 meals per day and used a mix of service models: 73% groceries-to-go pickup, 26% home delivery and 1% on-site camp service, according to staff presentation.
Staff credited Food Service Director Michaela Mitchell and her team for securing grants, forming partnerships and coordinating logistics. The district said local procurement efforts returned more than $136,000 in grocery purchases to community vendors during the program.
District staff also announced that the Union County summer feeding program was one of 11 nationwide recognized with the 2025 Summer Hunger Hero Award by No Kid Hungry and was featured in Food Service Director magazine.
Board members publicly thanked Mitchell and her team during the meeting. The presentation highlighted cross-departmental contributions (transportation, school personnel and SROs) and noted the district will consider continuing successful elements such as pickup lines in future summers.
The report was presented as information; no binding board action was taken. Staff said the reported counts reflect a snapshot and may vary as records are finalized.
