The USDA program has begun sending boxes to Newton USD 373 to be distributed by the summer lunch program for the month of June. As part of this program, Newton USD 373 has received boxes of various fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and dairy products to hand out with the drive up meals this summer. Contents vary per box. A sample box on Monday contained potatoes, apples, pears, carrots, celery, oranges and lettuce. One box per car will be provided in addition to Monday meals. Provided deliveries are on schedule, food boxes will be distributed each Monday through the month of June.
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