Food warehouse manager: district received more than 3,500 cases of food in February

Michelle Fillmore, the food service warehouse manager, said the district's warehouse delivered more than 3,500 cases of food in February, totaling over 32,000 pounds.

"In the month of February, our school district's food service warehouse delivered over 3,500 cases of food. That's over 32,000 pounds," said Leah Cook, who introduced the interview. Fillmore confirmed her role and experience, saying, "I am the warehouse manager for food service. I've been working for the school for 24 years."

Fillmore described the warehouse's daily and weekly operations, telling listeners she usually arrives first to prepare vehicles and coordinate unloading. She said the facility handles at least seven trucks per week and that Mondays are reserved for produce and items that were shorted on earlier deliveries. "And then during the week, I unload at least 7 trucks a week," she said.

To reduce waste and ensure schools receive usable stock, Fillmore said the warehouse follows a first-in, first-out system. "We follow the system of FIFO, which it means 1st in, 1st out," she said, adding that staff rotate incoming product so food is not expired or outdated. She described staging practices: dry goods are normally stacked on Thursdays for the following week, while frozen items are pulled from Tuesday through Thursday and loaded onto delivery trucks for specific schools.

Beyond logistics, Fillmore noted staff connections to students and the school community, recalling walking halls, high-fiving students and recognizing many children through family, friends or scout activities. The interview focused on operational routines and volume; no formal decisions or votes were recorded during the exchange.

The district did not provide additional budget or supplier details during the conversation, and no formal actions were taken at this briefing.