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School offers summer meals

SUMMER FEEDINGWhat: Meals for children in Sequatchie CountyWhen: Today through July 22What: Free hot meals or bagged breakfasts or lunches for children 2-18. Adults may eat for $3.Where: Griffith Elementary, other locations.Information: Tammy Sullivan, 423-949-4915, 423-949-5246; Debbie Barker, 423-949-4005

DUNLAP, Tenn. – As gas prices and grocery costs rise, it’s tough to stretch a dollar.

But starting today, parents can get some help from Sequatchie County Schools’ summer feeding program for children.

Each weekday through July 22, children ages 2 to 18 can eat a hot breakfast at the Griffith Elementary School cafeteria or pick up a bagged breakfast or lunch. There’s no charge for the children, and parents may join them for $3, said Cindy Keener, assistant program coordinator.

“I’m so thankful that we can provide them with nutritious meals throughout the summer because a lot of times when parents are at work, they get sandwiches and not a full, complete meal,” said Keener.