host posted on August 21, 2009 05:05
By Melanie Patterson
The North Jefferson News
Fultondale Elementary students love to hear the sound of fruits and vegetables coming down the hall.
“They hear the cart coming and say, “Here comes Mrs. Sherry,” said PTA president Sherry Lollar, who hands out the food twice a week to every student.
Fultondale Elementary is the only school in Jefferson County that received a federal grant, administered through the Alabama Department of Education, to receive fresh fruits and vegetables every week.
Marie Dixon, Fultondale Elementary’s cafeteria manager, said the school asked for $21,000, but received $50,000. She said it was enough to provide fresh snacks to every student and teacher twice a week.
A wall in the lunch room is covered with notes from students saying how much they love getting the snacks every week.
“I love the notes,” said Dixon. “I read every single one.”
See Saturday's edition of The North Jefferson News for the complete article.