The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently approved extending the meal program the district offered over the summer until Dec. 31 or until funding runs out. The meal service is open to all children 18 years of age and under. No ID or paperwork is required to participate. The program is designed to ensure students have access to healthy meals while school is not in session.

Distribution will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays (excluding holidays) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pattonville Learning Center. On Wednesday, Sept. 9, meals will also be provided from 4 to 6 p.m. This expanded pickup time is a trial only and a decision will be made later on its continuation. 

Pattonville has ended its weekly distribution of Cares Act summer meals and will begin distributing school meals curbside for students enrolled in Pattonville on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Meals will be distributed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pattonville Learning Center. After Sept. 2, distribution will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays at the same time and place until further notice. Two breakfasts and lunches will be available on Mondays, and three breakfasts and lunches will be available on Wednesdays.