Children, some wearing face masks as a preventive measure, pick up free lunch at Kenmore Middle School in Arlington, Virginia on March 16, 2020, after schools in the area closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. – Stocks tumbled on March 16, 2020 despite emergency central bank measures to prop up the virus-battered global economy, as countries across Europe started the week in lockdown and major US cities shut bars and restaurants. The virus has upended society around the planet, with governments imposing restrictions rarely seen outside wartime, including the closing of borders, home quarantine orders and the scrapping of public events including major sporting fixtures. (Photo by Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
School food service workers throughout Massachusetts and the country are being thanked Friday for continuing to give grab-and-go meals to families who rely on that food during the coronavirus crisis.
Holliston Public Schools is even encouraging people to dress up like super heroes when they pick up their meals Friday, take a picture and send them in so the workers can be celebrated on social media. They are also suggesting that people write a thank you letter.
Cafeteria workers have been recognized annually, with this year marking the 8th School Lunch Hero Day, but with the highly-contagious coronavirus threatening community spread, officials are urging people to show additional appreciation.
“Our nutrition services team members have always been essential! So thankful to have our members helping our students and community during these times," Fitchburg Public Schools Superintendent Robert Jokela said on Twitter.
Brockton Public Schools are asking students to create signs and put them in the car windows as a way to show their gratitude.
Fall River Public Schools are encouraging people to stop in and say thank you to food service workers as well.
