Schools Feed Students Amid Power Outage | Chicago News

When the power goes out, Gary schools don’t just pause—they feed kids. With classrooms shuttered and refrigerators failing, the district is handing out free lunches—sandwiches, apples, juice—at West Side Leadership Academy, echoing pandemic-era efforts. Superintendent Yvonne Stokes calls it a family effort, with Chartwells whipping up meals while the YWCA gets donated school food to help neighbors. Kids are bored without school, but reading and play keep them busy. One worker got hurt when a tree smashed through a window—but most buildings stand strong. As crews restore power, this community’s response proves that feeding students isn’t optional—it’s essential. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/22912a6e54b8ff66