Meal distributions are underway as Weakley County Schools respond to COVID-19 and school closure needs.
Breakfasts and lunches are distributed via a “drive-through” system customized for each venue. The timing for distribution is 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Tuesday and Friday.
The food distribution is for any child through 18 years whether they are a student of Weakley County Schools or not; however, according to state regulations they must be present to receive the food. Families can choose any location to receive the meals.
Weekend meals are being provided.
Sites include:
• Gleason School
• Greenfield School
• Dresden Elementary/Middle
• Sharon School
• Martin Elementary
• Westview
• Martin Housing’s Tom and Ann Stuart Community Center
• Pillowville Country Store
• Sidonia Fire Department
• Palmersville Fire Department
• Mitchell Transport in Latham
• Ruthville Baptist Church
• Jolley Springs Baptist Church in Como
Weakley County Nutrition Staff are:
Dresden K-8: Heather Buckley, Carla Champion, Lisa Harris, Deana Hogard, Jessica Hupp, Patricia Lowry, Chasitie Nielsen, Glenda Reagan, Kim Trandel, Joan Turnbow, Cortney Wade, Bonnie Wiseman, Janna Scott (manager)
Dresden High School: Leslie Barker, Nancy Connell, Carol Elliott, Annette Gallimore, Francine Wingate, Keisha Stafford (manager)
Gleason: Linda Chappell, Rebecca Hugueley, Bobbie Lipscomb, Brenda Pope, Shawn Tidwell, Kim Wiseman, David Hugueley, Kelli Jo Anderson (manager)
Greenfield: Bailey Daniel, Darla Dixon, Natasha Ellison, Yvonne Gearin, Amanda Howell, Joan Sellers, Tracy Atnipp (manager)
Martin Primary: Lindsey Brockwell, Roann Clark, Cindy Fulton, Karen Hogan, Tina Lyell, Amy Clanton (manager)
Martin Elementary: Kathryn Brown, Cheri Flippin, Carolyn Hedge, Brenda Johnson, Yvonne Warren, Lindsey Joyner (manager)
Martin Middle: Alta Darnell, LaDonna LyBrook, Gloria Pewitte, Agnes Pruitt, Rebecca Thurman, Stephanie Taylor, Patty Davis (manager)
Sharon: Christa Clanton, Donna Morgan, Tamara Wiley, Lisa Williams (manager)
Westview: Judy Brewer, Vicki Carr, Debbie Carrington, Tammy Haney, Joyce Hoke, Judy Madison, Cathie Spain (manager)
Central Office staff: Brenda Scott, Tammy Craddock, Trista Snider (director)
School Resource Officers are also on site for meal distributions. They are: WHS – Jason Arant; MMS- Jimmy Brown; MES- Adam Stringer; MPS – Cody Stewart; Sharon – Steve Fulcher; Greenfield – Brian Cooper; Gleason – Jonathan McDowell; and DMS/DES – Tara Beauchamp.