CONWAY — Although school was canceled Tuesday due to the coronavirus, school buses rolled in SAU 9 and 13. Although no students were on board, there was precious cargo — free meals for kids being dropped off from their respective schools at bus stops on a prearranged schedule.
It marked the beginning of providing remote food service for remote learners.
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