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One problem with closing schools in DC (and other places) is, as a PP mentioned, that it's the only place that many children get meals. They also may not have heat in their homes. School is their safe space--not meant in any political sense of the word. [/quote]

Schools fall under the Department of Education. Their job is to educate. They are not a glorified food pantry.

There are many other social services that take care of that. It is not a responsibility of schools.[/quote]
That's very empathetic of you. Picture this scenario:

Schools are closed for the day, but mom and dad both have to work their 9-or-more-hour shifts (or one parent is absent). Junior is home alone from 7am-7pm. There is very little food in the house, because Junior being home was unexpected, or they live in a good desert without access to "real" food. What does Junior eat?[/quote]

New poster here, but THAT IS NOT THE SCHOOL'S PROBLEM!!!!

A person can be empathetic while directing a person to a food bank or other social service.

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NP.  I don't understand why this offends you.  Local governments try to consolidate services where it makes sense.  The library is also a community center.  Rec centers also have conference rooms and classes.  Schools provide meals.  [/quote]

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I don't think that person is offended. He/she is saying people shouldn't rely on the school to provide food. I agree. A family should be able to get by for a day when school is closed due to weather. Some personal responsibility has to be retained.[/quote]
It's awesome that you're in a position where you and your family can have access to nutritious foods at all times. Many, many people living in the DC area are not in that position. To them, "personal responsibility" means working enough to keep a roof over their families' heads, and hopefully also being able to provide food for them without assistance. In many places in our area, the only place to buy "groceries" in affordable neighborhoods are liquor stores and convenience stores. This is not a matter of "personal responsibility"; it's societal. [/quote]

Yes, it is awesome. I realize that and don't need you to point it out.

We are talking about a day or two of school being closed. If the parents are working enough to keep a roof and provide food without assistance it isn't that difficult to have some healthy food on hand when lunch isn't available through the school. If a family needs assistance it is available and that's good.

Where in Northern VA is there a neighborhood that is only served by a liquor or convenience store? [/quote]

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