The SAUSD has served its one millionth free meal to children during the COVID-19 pandemic

Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) served its one millionth meal Wednesday to children since all campuses closed nearly two months ago to curb the spread of COVID-19.

The District reached this milestone during the midday meal distribution at Romero-Cruz Academy. The District acknowledged the one millionth meal served during a short celebration with balloons and banners to celebrate the hard work of all District staff that has worked to ensure every child who needs one receives a nutritious daily meal at no cost to families.

“During these challenging times, our food services team and other support staff have worked tirelessly to make sure that no child goes hungry,” SAUSD Superintendent Jerry Almendarez said. “These essential workers have shown tremendous devotion to their job and to our community.”

Under the guidance of the SAUSD Board of Education, the District has made it a priority to continue to provide all children ages 1-18 with nutritious daily meals at no cost to families throughout the duration of the temporary closure.

SAUSD distributes meals three days a week at 13 selected school sites, in a grab-and-go style that protects the health and safety of all involved. Breakfast and lunch packages are given out from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the following sites:

• Esqueda Elementary K-8 School, 2240 S. Main St., Santa Ana
• Monte Vista Elementary School, 2116 W. Monta Vista Ave., Santa Ana
• Martin Elementary School, 939 W. Wilshire Ave. Santa Ana
• Madison Elementary School, 1124 E. Hobart St., Santa Ana
• Romero Cruz Academy, 2701 W. Fifth St., Santa Ana
• Carr Intermediate School, 2120 W. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana
• Mendez Fundamental Intermediate, 2000 N. Bristol St., Santa Ana
• Sierra Preparatory Academy, 2021 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana
• Villa Intermediate School, 1441 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana
• Willard Intermediate School, 1342 N. Ross St., Santa Ana
• Saddleback High School, 2802 S. Flower St., Santa Ana
• Santa Ana High School, 520 W. Walnut St., Santa Ana
• Segerstrom High School, 2301 W. MacArthur Blvd., Santa Ana

For more information on SAUSD’s free meal service, the public can call Nutrition Services at (714) 431-1900.