MADERA, Calif. (FOX26) — Maddie’s Food Pantry at Madera Community College has received official approval to distribute meat, eggs and dairy products, a move college leaders say will strengthen efforts to address student food insecurity as enrollment continues to climb.
The permit was issued after a successful environmental health inspection last Friday, concluding a multi-year effort that included facility upgrades, new flooring, installation of refrigeration equipment and compliance with environmental health standards required to distribute perishable foods.
The expansion comes as Madera Community College reports record enrollment of more than 8,100 students this spring, nearly 1,000 more than the previous year…