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School news: Graduation times announced, Rotary Club grants awarded, and summer food service to begin. HCEF also asks for public s support for Spring Fund.
Henderson County Public Schools will continue serving the health and wellness of its students over the summer months through the Summer Food Service Program, which begins Monday, June 13.
From staff reports
Through partnerships with Flavor1st Growers & Packers and Henderson County Public Schools, Biltmore Church will distribute 1,100 boxes of fresh produce and meat to local families in need Thursday.
“Food insecurity is a challenge for many families throughout the year, and the holidays – especially this year – can be especially difficult,” Superintendent John Bryant said in a news release. “We are extremely grateful to Biltmore Church and Flavor1st for their generous donation of food and volunteer hours to collaboratively meet the needs of our students and their families.”
Flavor1st reached out to Biltmore Church earlier this month looking for an opportunity to donate 2,000 boxes of fresh produce and meat to families with children in Western North Carolina.