In May, local band Death Cab for Cutie held a surprise concert for Seattle fans, with all proceeds benefiting Seattle Public Schools’ lunch program. The concert raised over $7,000, which will provide a nutritious lunch to hundreds of students who otherwise couldn’t afford it.
Nutrition Services staff prepare and serve thousands of meals each day. The lunch program is dedicated to making those meals balanced and nutritious to support students’ health and academic success. The donated proceeds will be administered during the 2011-12 school year, when kitchen managers at all 20 secondary schools can help students access the funds based on need.
This is the second time that Death Cab for Cutie has donated money to support the lunch program at Seattle Public Schools. In January 2009, the band contributed $2,200 in ticket sales from shows. The money will certainly come in handy, as more than 44 percent of district students are currently eligible for free and reduced-price lunch.
