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OTES Great Plains meeting is Thursday
The Great Plains Development Authority Board of Directors will meet at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, in the City Commission Room of the Parsons Municipal Building, 112 S. 17th St.
This meeting is open to the public.
Food commodities will be distributed on Aug. 27
The Labette Assistance Center will ouer a drive-thru distri bution of U.S. Department of Agriculture food commodities from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 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 $2,413; two, $3,261; three, $4,109; four, $4,957; five, $5,805; and six, $6,653.
For each additional family member, $848 is added. Those with incomes higher than the TEFAP guidelines who still need help may call for a food pantry appointment at 4210700.
The drive-thru entry will be on North 23rd Street, with the line forming on Washington Avenue. Signs will direct travc.
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.
For residents who do not qualify for TEFAP commodities but need to access our food pantry, please contact Labette Assistance Center at 620-421-0700 to schedule an appointment.
