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West Virginia

These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 5, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in West Virginia, we recommend that you visit the state’s COVID-19 Business Relief Resources and Information or the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources' COVID-19 portal

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Description of Program and Relief

Free School-Provided Meals for Children

The West Virginia Department of Education Office of Child Nutrition and all 55 counties have worked together to open more than 500 sites across the state to ensure that children who require breakfasts and lunches will receive meals during the statewide school closure due to COVID-19. Each county has developed a meal distribution system and has been encouraged to transition to multi-day food packs.

Government or Lead Agency

West Virginia Department of Education, West Virginia counties

Dates Available

Available starting March 16, 2020

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Each West Virginia county has developed a meal distribution system. Please locate information specific to your county here.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

Please contact your county Board of Education (contact information here) for additional information regarding distribution and eligibility requirements.

List of Additional Information

For additional information, please visit:

https://wvde.us/covid19/feeding-site-information/

https://wvde.us/wv-department-of-education-and-counties-open-500-sites-to-feed-children/


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