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Irene Pawlische Goes from MMSD Cook to Handing Out Meals at Food Sites
Resource Topic Category:cntp-2
Child Nutrition Program: - NSLP – National School Lunch Program
- SBP – School Breakfast Program
Organization:
The Institute of Child Nutrition - Applied Research Division
State:
Mississippi
Summary:
This article features an interview with lead cook Irene Pawlische regarding her experiences providing food for school children during the Covid-19 pandemic. Pawlische discusses her journey from menu and recipe testing to boots on the ground distribution of meals to children, sometimes wearing costumes to cheer the children up or having conversations with tired and stressed parents, connecting directly to the children and their families.
Contact Info:
Jeremiah Blough
jblough@go.olemiss.edu