The Page County Schools Board convened on June 18, 2025, to discuss updates on nutritional services and the summer food program. Miss Jeffreys, representing the nutritional services department, provided a comprehensive overview of the past school year and outlined plans for the summer.

During the 2024-2025 school year, the department served over 100,000 breakfasts, more than 200,000 lunches, nearly 20,000 supper meals, and 105 snack meals, primarily during parent engagement nights. Miss Jeffreys acknowledged the hard work of her staff in delivering these meals across all schools.

A significant point of discussion was the community eligibility provision, which allows students to receive free meals based on household income qualifications. Although there was a statewide decrease in the number of students qualifying for free meals this past year, Miss Jeffreys noted that Page County Schools would apply to continue this provision, with approximately 75.1% of students expected to be eligible for free or reduced-price meals in the upcoming school year.

Transitioning to summer services, Miss Jeffreys announced the launch of the summer food service program, which began the previous week. The program operates Monday through Thursday at 50 different stops throughout the county, providing meal packs that include seven breakfasts and seven lunches. In the first six days, the program served 6,664 meals to 457 unique children, indicating strong participation.

The department has also expanded its outreach with the addition of evening stops in several locations, allowing families who may work during the day to access meals. Miss Jeffreys highlighted the introduction of a second food truck, dubbed "Feed Up," which enhances the program's visibility and accessibility.

Additionally, the installation of a blast freezer at Lurie High School has enabled the department to take advantage of over $13,000 in government funding for produce, ensuring that students will have access to fresh fruits throughout the school year.

Miss Jeffreys encouraged community members to spread the word about the program, emphasizing that any child aged 18 or under can receive meals at the designated stops, regardless of their residency in Page County. She also mentioned plans to create a map of the meal stops to further assist families in locating services.

The meeting concluded with an invitation for questions and comments, reinforcing the department's commitment to transparency and community engagement. Overall, the board meeting underscored the importance of nutritional services in supporting student well-being and accessibility to healthy meals during the summer months.