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Portland Public Schools moves summer feeding outdoors due to extreme heat

The district will be offering meals at over 15 local parks.

Benita Gingerella, Senior Editor

June 29, 2021

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Portland Public Schools in Portland, Ore., has moved its summer feeding program outdoors due to extreme heat. 

The district announced on its website that schools would not be offering any programs inside school buildings, including grab-and-go meal service, due to record setting heat in the area. Instead, students will be able to pick up meals outside at 18 different parks throughout the district. 

School officials believe that they will be able to resume grab-and-go feeding inside school buildings this Wednesday. 

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About the Author

Benita Gingerella

Senior Editor

Benita is a senior editor for FoodService Director and covers K-12 foodservice. She has been with the publication since 2016. In her spare time, Benita is an avid restaurant-goer and loves to travel extensively.

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