Schools In Alabama Struggling To Feed Children Because Of Labor Shortage, Supply Chain Issues

Several Alabama schools are warning parents they may be unable to feed students amidst the labor shortage and supply chain issues, with one school going as far as warning students may need to revert to remote learning.

Alexander City Schools wrote in a Saturday Facebook post that the school had not received food deliveries in recent weeks “due to suppliers who are short on supplies, drivers and even warehouse employees.”

Alexander City schools serve students both breakfast and lunch, but the schools are warning “breakfast may be impacted more so than lunch in coming weeks.” (RELATED: Inflation Rises Again As COVID Recovery Slows And Supply Chains Remain In Chaos)

“If possible, we ask that you feed your student breakfast prior to school or try to send a snack.”

Alexander City Schools later clarified Tuesday that students were not denied either breakfast or lunch at any time and warned menu selections “could be limited based on item availability during weekly deliveries.”

Approximately 65% of the students in Alexander City Schools are eligible for free and reduced-price meals, according to AL.com, which cited the Alabama State Department of Education.