School Districts, pantries step up food distribution; opportunities to help

Most area districts have had this week as Spring Break to prepare for food distribution to families during the closed-school days ahead.

Youth volunteer with LINC during food distribution to over 300 area families

Youth and LINC site staff in Independence worked to provide over 300 families with 15,000 pounds of food during Thursday, June 19 during a volunteer opportunity with Christ United Methodist Church.

USDA undersecretary visits Elm Grove

Elm Grove Caring Communities in the Fort Osage School District was host to Kevin Concannon, Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services for the US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA).