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Food distribution set for Thursday

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Produce to People, a food distribution program sponsored by the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and organized by Fresh Fire Church in Uniontown, will be held Thursday at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in Dunbar Township.

The program provides supplemental food items to families each month that typically families receive about 60 pounds of food. Examples of items given include canned vegetables, fresh fruits and vegetables, 10 pounds of potatoes, 10-pound bag of chicken, chicken nuggets, broth, cereal and more.

Residents of Fayette County who receive the food are asked to bring a large box, wheeled cart or laundry basket to put their food in.

The program serves more than 1,500 people each month.

The distribution will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday and last until noon. Registration for the distribution begins at 8:30 a.m.

There is no proof of income or address needed for the distribution. However, eligibility is based on residents of your household receiving unemployment compensation, food stamps, cash assistance or medical assistance, those experiencing a crisis situation or those whose household income is at or below 150 percent of the poverty level.

The distribution will take place in the grange building at the fairgrounds.

Residents of Fayette County are only able to pick up for their household and one other. No exceptions will be made. In order to pick up for another household, the person present at the fairgrounds must bring a letter from the household they are picking up for. The letter must include the recipient’s name, name of person picking up food and a contact number to reach a member of the household for verification.

Additionally, restrooms for recipients will be available to use during the distribution at the fairgrounds.

For more information, contact Fresh Fire Church by phone at 724-580-7027 or by emailing pastor4freshfire@yahoo.com

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