York cafeteria worker connects with kids, makes a difference one tray at a time

A family & kids story from North Carolina, reported by QCity Metro.

Family & Kids · North Carolina · October 14, 2026

From QCity Metro

YORK, S.C. (QUEEN CITY HOMETOWN) — There's a tight schedule in the kitchen and cafeteria at Hunter Street Elementary School in York. "It's peanut butter jelly time right now!" cafeteria worker Arlene Akers laughed as she hurried through her day.

Reported by QCity Metro, October 14, 2026. Read the full story at QCity Metro →

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