BVA receives grant for food service equipment
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April 7, 2025

BVA receives grant for food service equipment

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 

The money will be used for a dual pressure steamer at the middle school.

Belle Vernon Area School District has received a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for new food service equipment for BVA Middle School.

The district received $33,803 from the food service equipment grant, which is part of more than $332,000 awarded to 12 state education agencies. Crystal Clark, the district’s chief financial officer, led the effort to secure the grant.

“We are grateful for this opportuni...

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