Jeffco Public Schools, Action Center Partner To Help Students

Amber Fisher
Updated ·2 min read

LAKEWOOD, CO — The Action Center has announced a partnership with Jeffco Public Schools to bring food to children and families over the summer. The center will provide 'grab and go' meals at school sites in Jefferson County.

“Even in the summer months, we are here for our children and families. This is an unprecedented time with uncertainty in many regards,” Jeffco Public Schools Superintendent Jason Glass said in a statement.

“In partnership and with support from our County Commissioners, the Jeffco Schools Foundation, and so many wonderful community partners, our District is providing meals to our children over the summer at eleven school sites three times a week. We are proud to be joined by many community partners who are providing resources to our families at our school sites, offering additional produce and groceries and essentials. This is a true community effort and this is Jeffco.”

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Pam Brier, The Action Center's executive director, said she hopes the partnership with Jeffco Public Schools can continue after the summer.

“It is incredibly gratifying to be able to partner with Food Bank of the Rockies, Jeffco Public Schools, and the Jeffco Schools Foundation to be able to supplement the summer feeding program for kids and offer the beautiful USDA fresh produce, and dairy to families in Jefferson County,” she said in a statement.

“We hope this partnership continues well into the next school year as families try to regain firm footing and meet the nutritional and health needs of their kids.”

A summer 2020 schedule of supports ensures that families receive a variety of resources during each visit, reducing their need to spend money and increase the risk of exposure to COVID-19.

As a member of the Jefferson County Integrated Food Task Force, The Action Center is serving 700 households every week, the center said.
The task force, which was formed to support people who've been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, includes food pantries, nonprofit organizations, government partners, elected officials and other groups.

This article originally appeared on the Lakewood Patch