Schools continuing nutrition programs

File/ The Outlook Both Alexander City and Tallapoosa County schools are still holding their child nutrition programs during the shutdown.

With the idea of children being out of school for multiple weeks came a lot of questions about how those in need would get meals for students in the community. Both Alexander City and Tallapoosa County schools are looking to answer that problem by still holding their child nutrition programs starting next week.

Gov. Kay Ivey’s declaration of a state of emergency Friday due to COVID-19 closed all public schools after the end of the day Wednesday through April 6. While both local school systems are closed for 2 ½  weeks they will continue their child nutrition programs after their regularly scheduled spring breaks this week.