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5:42 pm Tuesday, May 21, 2002

Meridian school sponsors free lunch program

By Staff
May 17, 2002
The Meridian Public Schools Food Service Department will sponsor a Summer Feeding Program from June 3-July 26. The site is the cafeteria at Harris Upper Elementary School, located at 3951 12th St. Free lunches will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays. No paperwork is needed. Young people 18 and under are eligible to attend.

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