Food distribution planned Feb. 1 behind McDonald's

The CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority Inc. will have a mass food distribution in Wilkes County on Thursday, February 1, at the McDonald's warehouse, 1024 East Robert Toombs Avenue, from 9 a.m. until all food is gone.

The distribution is for low-income and elderly persons, serving a total of 125 families in Wilkes County, and will provide fruits, vegetables, canned meats, and juices.

Each family will be provided one bag of food. The program is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Persons wishing to receive food must bring a picture identification (ID), and their household size (number living in the home) and the monthly income for the family.

For more information, contact Darlene at 706-678-6783 or Shaundra Dority at 706-738-4145.

In accordance with federal law and USDA and USHHS policy, this authority is prohibited from discrimination.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or call 800-795-3272 or 202-720-6382 TTY).

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