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    Douglas Co. Public Health giving students healthy meals for summer

    By Jared Thomas,

    11 days ago

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    DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Douglas County Public Health Department is restructuring their Summer Food Program.

    Central IL dietician warns of added sugars in schools

    Their goal is to help give students access to nutritious meals while on break. Weekly deliveries will start on June 3 and run through August 2 for enrolled families.

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture has nearly 30 million children participate in breakfast and lunch programs daily. The department has a Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder. For more information about programs in your area, click here .

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