Hunger in Moose Jaw announced that it will be continuing its lunch bag program for Moose Jaw students throughout the upcoming Christmas break.
It is the first time the food security organization has done so, and the new holiday program will operate the same as the summer lunch bag program from earlier in the year.
Registered children will receive a week’s worth of lunch supplies to use while schools are out during the winter break, provided by Hunger in Moose Jaw at no cost.
Pickup for the lunch bags will be available on Dec. 21 at Hunger in Moose Jaw’s location at 269 Stadacona Street, from noon to 5 p.m.
Limited staff over the holidays means there are no alternative pickup times, said Hunger in Moose Jaw executive director Sharla Sept.
If there is enough interest, Sept also said that a second week of the program could be considered.
To take part in the program, children must be registered with Hunger in Moose Jaw by Dec. 15. Those who are already receiving the lunch program from their schools will receive a form from their school, while those who don’t or who would like to join the program can get one from Hunger in Moose Jaw directly.
For more information or to register for the Christmas break lunch program, contact Hunger in Moose Jaw by phone at 1 (306) 692-1916, email at hunger.moosejaw@sasktel.net or by private message on Facebook.
