Superintendent Debra Gonzales: Free summer meals available at Phoenix Elementary District partner sites

Dr. Debra Gonzales, superintendent for Phoenix Elementary District (referred to in the meeting as Phoenix Number One), opened the session by congratulating students who completed summer school and asked where families could continue to get free summer meals now that schools are closed. "Congratulations to all of our students who just completed summer school. It was a fabulous summer of learning," Gonzales said.

Mr. Ross, the district's Director of Child Nutrition, responded that the district will continue to provide meals over the summer. "We're still here to feed our students, whether they're Phoenix Number One students or any students in the area, 18 and under can come to any of our community partners," Ross said. He named partner sites serving meals as Bernal Bernal Coleman, Eastlake, Harmon Park, Hayden Park and the University Library.

Gonzales also highlighted the Monterey Park Resource Center as another resource for families seeking food and other assistance. "We also have Monterey Park Resource Center, which is a great way for you to continue to get not only the food that you might need, but clothing and other resources. Be sure to check it out," Gonzales said.

The meeting transcript did not specify meal times, exact dates for continued service, or how long sites will operate; those details were not provided in the remarks. Families seeking schedules or further details should contact Phoenix Elementary District (4256) or the listed partner sites directly.

The superintendent closed with well wishes for the summer and an invitation to return: "Everyone, have a wonderful summer. We can't wait to see you back here."