MCPS Gets $230K Donation to Counter Student Meal Debt
DARCARS donated $230,000 to cover more than 80,000 meals for Montgomery County Public Schools students. The donation will cancel two years of meal debt for families who get free and… Read More
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MCPS Teacher Staffing Reported at 99% as First Day Nears
Just ahead of back to school day on Monday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) administration reported that the district’s teaching positions are 99.03% full. In a district with 211 schools… Read More
MCPS Students Taste-Test Vegan Recipes for School Menus
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is working to add new vegan meals to school menus. On Thursday, a focus group of middle and high school students taste-tested recipes to provide… Read More
MCPS Will Reopen With Teacher in Every Classroom; Facial Coverings Optional
According to the newly-released Montgomery County Public Schools Reopening Guide, there will be a teacher in every classroom, and facial coverings are not mandatory. With the start of school just… Read More
Chef José Andrés’ Nonprofit Serves 160,000 Meals in Louisiana
World Central Kitchen (WCK), the nonprofit founded by chef, humanitarian and Bethesda resident José Andrés, has served 160,000 meals in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida, according to a post from WCK… Read More
Feed the Fridge Program Launches in Takoma Park
Medium Rare Restaurant owner Mark Bucher will launch the Feed the Fridge program in Takoma Park starting Monday. The program aims to decrease food insecurity in the Takoma Park area… Read More
MCPS Distributing Three Days’ Worth of Meals Ahead of Potential Snow
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will provide enough meals for three days on Tuesday in consideration of expected inclement weather Wednesday. Meal service will resume Friday. See a list of… Read More
Chef José Andrés Provides Meals for The Children’s Inn at NIH
Earlier this week, Chef José Andrés and his organization the World Central Kitchen, distributed meals at The Children’s Inn at NIH. The Inn, located in Bethesda, is a residential place… Read More