There will be a government commodities distribution for families meeting income guidelines for the Jewell-Randall-Ionia area at 1 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Jewell Apartments Commons Area.

The following foods are scheduled to be distributed: mixed fruit; canned peas; creamed corn; shredded cheddar cheese; potato flakes; pistachios; mac and cheese; Pacific whiting fillets; spaghetti pasta; beef chili with beans; Pacific salad shrimp; and asparagus.

The maximum monthly income an individual can now earn and still qualify to receive commodities is $1,473.00 for a household of one pe...