Crespi Middle School teacher Sierra Barton volunteered to pass out food on March 16 at Pinole Valley High School while schools throughout West Contra Costa Unified School District remained closed due to the coronavirus. (Photo courtesy of EdSource)

Many school districts across California were getting used to a new normal this week of closed schools and delivering lunch and breakfast to students who are normally fed in their schools.

With nearly all districts shutdown to stem the spread of coronavirus, officials statewide hastily put in place plans to deliver “grab-and-go” meals with minimal contact between cafeteria staff, volunteers and families in need.

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