PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) — Floyd County Schools distributed more than 35,000 meals to children across the county during the first week of its new summer feeding program.

The district recently switched from daily meal service to a once-a-week pickup model, allowing families to receive seven breakfasts and seven lunches for each child at one time.

According to the school district, 2,545 children received meals Thursday, totaling 35,630 breakfasts and lunches distributed at seven pickup locations throughout Floyd County.

School officials said demand exceeded expectations after more than 500 additional families registered after food orders had already been placed. As a result, some families were turned away, but the district said adjustments are being made to increase supply for future distributions.

The summer feeding program will continue throughout the summer with weekly meal pickups for eligible children ages 18 and under.