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Free summer meals in Lawrence available for all kids
Kids can eat a free lunch three days a week through the month of June, and families can pick up weekly meal kits to prepare and plan ahead through June and July.
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Just Food facing major cut in food, seeking community support
Because of federal cuts to food assistance, Just Food, the Douglas County food bank, will receive about 30% less food over the next few months for a program that feeds more than 5,500 local people.
University of Kansas health system addresses rising food insecurity with new programs
Food insecurity has increased in Kansas, and with inflation and high costs of living, university and state programs are making efforts to fight food insecurity and hunger.
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Need to feed community persists following Just Food’s shortage, fire at meal production center
Thanks to more than 10,000 pounds of food donations in 22 hours, Douglas County’s food bank has bounced back from a severe shortage and a fire at its meal production facility. But the need to feed community members persists, aggressively.
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Just Food and the Lawrence post office joining forces for ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive
Lawrence residents have a big opportunity to fight food insecurity, and the first step is just keeping an eye on your mailbox Saturday.
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Lawrence donation orchard seeks volunteers to plant ‘giving’ fruit trees
A Lawrence donation garden’s growers aim to end local food insecurity. They’ve shared 7,500 pounds of produce in Douglas County so far this year, and they need help planting fruit trees this weekend.
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