Millard Public Schools' Justin Wiley discusses impact of school meal program during COVID-19
Juli Oberlander • September 28, 2022
Millard Public Schools' Justin Wiley discusses impact of school meal program during COVID-19
Students were grateful for the meals provided by Millard Public Schools, as evidenced by these thank you notes. Photo courtesy of Justin Wiley
In August 2020, the Food Day Omaha team talked to Justin Wiley, director of food service with Millard Public Schools, about the district's work to feed students during COVID-19.
From March to August 2020, Millard Public Schools served almost 700,000 meals to students with help from Midwest Dairy, Food Bank for the Heartland, Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue, Werner Enterprises, and other local organizations. Watch this video to learn more information!
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