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Free food for seniors at Farmers’ Market

Coupons are available for low-income senior citizens to get free food. The coupons may be used to buy fresh produce at the Eunice Farmers’ Market. For more information, call Sanford Wood at 337-457- 0607.

Jesus to Mankind Prayer meeting set

The public is invited to a Prayer Group Meeting (Jesus To Mankind) every Thursday from 3 until 5 p.m. at the Cajun Campground, located on Hwy. 190 east. For more information, call 336-566-3843.

Help programs ongoing at First Baptist

Two programs are ongoing at the First Baptist Church of Eunice Fellowship Hall. Grief Share meets on Sundays through May 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. with new material every week. Single and Parenting meets on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. through May 19 also with new material each session.

VFW bingo Thursday & Sundays

The VFW Post 8971 will hold Bingo. The public is invited each Thursday and Sunday at 7 p.m. to play Bingo at the VFW Hall located on Hwy. 190 East. All proceeds from Bingo games goes back to the community. There will be a New game offered. The VFW Hall doors open at 4 p.m.

Clovis Crawfish books on sale

The City of Eunice is selling Clovis Crawfish books by Mary Alice Fontenot as a fundraiser for the city’s 125th anniversary. Anyone wishing to buy a book is asked to call 337- 457-7389, extension 1, or 337-305-3672.

VA van trips are available again

The Veterans Administration (VA) has started making van trips to the facilities, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Riders are asked to meet at the Eunice City Hall parking lot. For more information, call 305-1801 or 396-6392.

Vet organizations seek members

The three veterans organizations in Eunice are looking for new members. American Legion Post 129, VFW Post 8971 and the DAV chapter are welcoming new members.

St. Louis Cemetery asking for donations

The St. Louis Cemetery, located at the corner of St. Louis Road and Sittig in Eunice is seeking donations for the upkeep and maintenance of the cemetery. The cemetery strictly operates by donations and volunteers. The cemetery is not a private one.

Free hearing aids, amplified phones

Free amplified telephones and hearing aids are available to Louisiana residents. The program is funded by a state agency, Louisiana Commission for the Deaf. Call Stacy at Affiliated Blind of Louisiana for more information on how to qualify at 337-234- 6492.

Funeral honor guard for vets needs help

A foundation has been set for the St Landry Parish Veteran Funeral Honor Guard and now it needs donations to become a reality, according to Lincoln “Link” Savoie, coordinator. Donations can be made to American Legion Post 514, In care of Veterans Funeral Honor Guard, P.O.