Free lunch program starts soon

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OREGON – The Oregon Park District, United Methodist Church and Riverstone Church in Oregon have teamed up with the Northern Illinois Food Bank to provide free lunches this summer.

Lunches will be offered Monday through Friday for anyone 18 years and younger. Lunches must be eaten on site. Lunches will begin on Monday, June 3.

The schedule for lunches is:

Monday lunches are served from noon-1 p.m. at Lions Park, 801 S. 10th St., Oregon by Riverstone Church.

Tuesday lunches are served from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Oregon United Methodist Church, 200 S. 4th St., Oregon.

Wednesday lunches are served from noon-1 p.m. at Lions Park, 801 S. 10th St., Oregon by Riverstone Church.

Thursday are served from noon-1 p.m. at Mix Park, 701 S. 4th St., Oregon by the Oregon Park District.

Friday lunches are served from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Oregon United Methodist Church, 200 S. 4th St., Oregon.

Each lunch will follow the USDA standards of a meal. All meals are nut-free and packaged in a nut-free environment. These institutions are equal opportunity providers. For more information call 815-732-3101.