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Redbank Valley launches Lunch Program

NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (RVO) – A new program is beginning for children in the Redbank Valley School District who are going hungry on the weekends. It is not based on income, but what the teachers observe. They are the ones who see children consistently coming to school hungry.

Stocking food for Redbank Valley Lunch program (Photo courtesy of Linda McHenry)

Students can get meals while in school, but weekends can be a problem. Many students do not receive adequate food at home. Under this program students will be given food on Fridays which will be taken home and kept for just them to eat over the weekend. The food will be distributed to identified students privately to protect the students’ privacy.

RV Lunch Program production line w/ volunteers at Oakland Church of God (Photo courtesy of Linda McHenry)

Churches, community groups and individuals are encouraged to consider helping by:

  • Praying.
  • Donating food items from the list below.
  • Donating money.
  • Helping on packing day.

Food Items Needed (non-perishable, individually packaged portions)

  • Microwaveable easy mac-n-cheese cups
  • Microwaveable ravioli, spaghetti, etc. cups
  • Juice boxes
  • Fruit & vegetable cups
  • Individual chips, cookies, crackers
  • Fruit snacks
  • Granola cereal bars
  • Small boxes of raisins
  • Individual cereal boxes
  • Microwave popcorn
  • Any individually packaged food products that are easy to prepare or require no preparation.

CONTACT:
Contact Linda McHenry, Oakland Church of God, 814-275-2347 to arrange for accepting food donations or to answer questions.

For more details and insight, please pick-up a copy of the Leader-Vindicator.

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