There will be a government commodities distribution for families meeting income guidelines for the Jewell-Randall-Ionia area at 1 p.m., today (Thursday) at the Jewell Apartments Commons Area, 107 S. Lincoln,.

The following foods are scheduled to be distributed: canned black beans, pears, long grain rice, apples, pistachios, oranges, split peas, pork loin roast, raisins, brown rice, pork chops, macaroni and cheese, sliced ham and potatoes.

The maximum monthly income an individual can now earn and still qualify to receive commodities is $1,354 for a household of one person. Add $479 for e...