A Bake Sale Makes Back To School A Little More Enjoyable
Danielle Scott and Ashley Sickles
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Just outside the Bridal Dreams store in downtown Oskaloosa Thursday evening, what appears to be your typical bake sale was taking place.
There were rice crispy bars, cupcakes, cookies, and all the varieties generally found at such a sale.
The sale is anything but typical, as it’s grown over the years, but its mission has remained the same, helping kids get the school supplies they need to start the academic year off right.
Danielle Scott and Ashley Sickles provide daycare, and they became aware of the school supply effort spearheaded by the Mahaska County United Way called Operation Backpack.
Oskaloosa School District And Mahaska County United Way Partner To Provide Meals For Students
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The summer break can be difficult for young people who live with food insecurity. Those important breakfast and lunch meals provided during the school year disappear over the summer break.
The Oskaloosa School District and Mahaska County United Way have partnered to help provide those meals to individuals under 18 over the summer months.
The summer lunch program starts in Oskaloosa on June 2nd and will run through July 28th.
There are several locations throughout Oskaloosa and one in Eddyville that will provide a drive-up opportunity to receive meals.
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