There will be a government commodities distribution for families meeting income guidelines for the Jewell-Randall-Ionia area at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, at the Jewell Apartments Commons Area. 

The following foods are scheduled to be distributed: canned black beans; corn; diced tomatoes; long grain rice; dry split peas; frozen pork loin; chunk cheddar cheese; raisins, canned chicken; frozen blueberries; frozen apple slices; natural whole almonds; canned V-green beans; diced frozen peaches; V-low sodium canned collards; spaghetti pasta; frozen chicken leg quarters; and frozen chicken drumsticks.

The maximum monthly income an individual can now earn and still qualify to receive commodities is $1,580.00 for a household of one person. Add $557 for each additional household member.

There is a limited supply of some of these items and items will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. If you have questions, contact Pastor Dan Daniels at the Jewell Christian Church, (785) 428-3657.