Grilled cheese bus rolls through Portsmouth, serving up free summer meals to kids

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A new addition to Portsmouth’s Summer Food Program is turning heads — and filling stomachs.

This year, the city has rolled out a “Grilled Cheese Bus,” a school bus-turned-food truck wrapped in giant photos of gooey, melted cheddar. It’s a partnership between Portsmouth Public Schools and the city’s Parks and Recreation Department to help ensure children in underserved neighborhoods get the meals they need during summer break.

“The biggest thing is driving through the neighborhood. The bus pretty much catches everyone’s eye,” said driver Danny Williams…

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