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Three O’Clock meals through August The Three O’Clock Project summer meal distributions will continue through August. The extension comes as several school districts in Acadiana have delayed their school start dates. The distribution in Eunice is from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.

Gulf of Mexico ‘Dead Zone’ smaller-than-average this summer due to storms

The bottom area of low oxygen in Louisiana coastal waters west of the Mississippi River, commonly known as the “Dead Zone,” was mapped at a much smaller-than-average size this summer.

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Three O’Clock meals distribution ends The Three O’Clock Project summer meal distributions will end today at New Zion Baptist Church. The distribution is from 8:30 until 10:30 a.m. A requirement is that your child must be present inside the vehicle to receive food.

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Charlene Richard Mass canceled The Annual Mass of Petition for Charlene Richard has been canceled due to COVID-19. Bonnie Broussard, president of the Charlene Richard Foundation, said, “Hopefully we will be able to have it next year.” The Mass was to be held Aug. 7 at St. Edwards Church in Richard.

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Grab & Go meals for kids through Wednesday Restoring God’s Glory Ministries is part of the summer feeding program for kids. Lunches will be available through Wednesday. There will be a cooked lunch and snacks served daily from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Grab & Go meals for kids through Aug. 5 Restoring God’s Glory Ministries is part of the summer feeding program for kids. Lunches will be available through Aug. 5. There will be a cooked lunch and snacks served daily from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Food Drive today at Word Ministries The Farmers to Families Food Box Program and the Eunice Food Bank will hold a free drive through food drive from 1 to 3 pm. at Word Ministries. Food boxes will be distributed on a first-come and first served basis until all food is distributed.

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Grab & Go meals for kids through Aug. 5 Restoring God’s Glory Ministries is part of the summer feeding program for kids. Lunches will be available through Aug. 5. There will be a cooked lunch and snacks served daily from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Grab & Go meals for kids through Aug. 5 Restoring God’s Glory Ministries is part of the summer feeding program for kids. Lunches will be available through Aug. 5. There will be a cooked lunch and snacks served daily from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

News notes

Grab & Go meals for kids through Aug. 5 Restoring God’s Glory Ministries is part of the summer feeding program for kids. Lunches will be available through Aug. 5. There will be a cooked lunch and snacks served daily from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.