Commodity Supplement Food Program News Today

You often hear people complain about having to go grocery shopping but for some, particularly seniors on a fixed income, the idea of being able to

The hope is that community organizations such as churches and senior citizen centers will help identify those older folks who are nutritionally deprived.

This money will go toward a new box truck so more seniors in the Texas Panhandle can access the CSFP program and their monthly food box.

There are also many nonprofits who offer support for those needs with free food distributions.   But they are always in need of assistance themselves, with money and food donations.  Here are six of the many giving groups that are worthy of support.  Religious Community Services   The Community Kitchen, 919 George St., New Bern. provides hot meals, available "to go" from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., Monday through Saturday and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Sunday.  The Food Pantry is dispensing groceries d...

Sulphur seniors age 60 and over are in for a treat On July 6 beginning at 9 a.m., it’s the Sixth Annual Christmas in July with a Twist. This year’s theme is “Senior Ole Time Brunch”. The event will be held at West Cal Event Center located at 401 Arena Rd. Brad Brinkley and Company Band will provide entertainment. Bingo prizes will be provided by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s offices elderly services. Volunteers include Life Christian Academy, Our Lady School Art Class,...