Meet Christy James: Machesney Park’s Beloved Lunch Lady

From cookies to kindness, meet the lunch lady who’s making a big difference at Parker Early Education Center. She brings a special kind of magic to the lunchroom, and her impact goes far beyond just serving meals.

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Congratulations, Christy James from Parker Early Education Center in Machesney Park, Illinois.

Kelly Hinck nominated Christy, she writes,

“Lunch Lady of the Week” – Christy James is a true treasure in our school community and has been a favorite lunch lady for years. She first won over my husband, who—even though he brought his own lunch—never missed the chance to stop by her line for a cookie and a smile. Now, as my kids walk through the lunch line each day, I know Christy was just as excited to greet them on their first day of school as they were to see her familiar face…

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