Lillian Ward and Maregarita Figuero help with the assembly line of sack lunches for distribution at Sam Houston Elementary on the first day of breakfast and lunch distribution for Port Arthur ISD students, as well as any children 18 and under who arrive to get a meal. Photo taken Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Kim Brent/The Enterprise
Kim Brent/The Enterprise

Jefferson County Precinct 4’s summer “Read and Feed” program provides a free lunch for children ages 18 years and younger during summer break.

The program started earlier this month and will from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday until July 30.

The meals will be served at the Jefferson County Precinct 4 Service Center, which is located on 7780 Boyt Rd in Beaumont, and at Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church, which is located at 3755 Fannett Rd. in Beaumont.

There are no income requirements or registration needed. Meals will be provided for free on a first-come, first-serve basis.

This program is put on in partnership with the Texas Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program.

For more information, contact Beverly Pugh or Alyncia Nelson with Precinct 4 at 409-434-5400.

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