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Commodity distribution will be on Tuesday
The Labette Assistance Center will offer a drive-thru distribution of U.S. Department of Agriculture food commodities from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Jan. 14, or until all of the food is distributed at the former Sunshine convenience store, 2301 Main St. Food to be distributed is USDA-quality canned, dry, fresh and frozen items.
This distribution is for qualifying households in Parsons and Dennis.
Eligibility will be based on monthly household income.
The income guideline for a household of one is a maximum of $1,632; two, $2,215; three, $2,798; four, $3,380; five, $3,963; and six, $4,546.
For each additional family member, $583 is added.
Those with incomes higher than the TEFAP guidelines who still need help may call for a food pantry appointment at 421-0700.
The drive-thru entry will be on North 23rd Street, with the line forming on Washington Avenue. Signs will direct traffic.
Recipients of the food are asked to not line up before 9:30 a.m. and to not block driveways.
Those who qualify but are working or unable to attend during distribution hours may have a proxy (designee) pick up for them.
There will be a limit of one proxy per person.
Service providers with employee photo badges may pick up for more than one client at a time if all information is provided upon check-in.
