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Welcome to the heart of summer joy and community spirit, brought to you by the Community Kitchen's Free Summer Sack Lunch program. As temperatures soar, so does our commitment to ensuring no one in our community goes hungry. This fulfilling initiative aims to provide nutritious, tasty lunches at absolutely no cost, ensuring children, adults, and families across our neighbourhoods can enjoy a meal without worry. Whether you're swinging by during a busy day or seeking a bit of assistance to ease the summer expenses, our sack lunches are packed with love and care, featuring an assortment of snacks tailored to cater to various dietary needs, including options for those with nut allergies.

Our initiative is more than just about food; it's a testament to the power of community support and generosity. By offering a no-charge, no-sign-up required program, we're breaking down barriers and opening up avenues for ease and accessibility. Picture this: friendly volunteers in multiple neighbourhoods, serving up smiles along with sack lunches filled with peanut butter & jelly sandwiches (or cheese, for our nut-free friends), chips, granola bars, and more. It's a simple gesture but one that carries a significant impact. The Community Kitchen invites you to join us in this endeavour — to come together, support each other, and enjoy a meal with us! Mark your calendars and spread the word because here are the details you've been waiting for: The Free Summer Sack Lunch program will be rolling into Alpine Village, Briarwood, Republic Apartments, RepMO Water Tower & Cottonwood, and the Corner of Main Street & Anderson. With a schedule set for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday across these locations, we're ensuring that convenience and accessibility are at the forefront of our mission. Each visit offers a window of time dedicated to serving you, making it easy to plan your day and swing by for a delightful lunch prepared just for you. What's in a sack lunch, you ask? Imagine unwrapping a meal thoughtfully packed with items designed to cater to both taste and nutrition. From the classic peanut butter & jelly or cheese sandwich (keeping our nut-allergic friends in mind) to the crunchy chips, sweet pudding cup, refreshing fruit, and juice, each lunch is a balanced meal meant to fuel your day. Add in the assortment of additional snacks, and you've got yourself a lunch that promises satisfaction and a boost of energy. So, whether you're in need of a meal or know someone who is, head to one of our distribution spots. Let's embrace the spirit of summer with open hearts and shared meals. Join us, share the news, and let's make this summer a season of community, care, and nourishment!