The Checotah First United Methodist Church is part of a summerfoodprogram for the communities of Checotah, Oktaha, Midway(Council Hill) and Porum.
The congregation currently gives nonperishable food items to any family who has children in preschool through high school.
“We are pleased to be partnering with the USDA to ensure that the children of these school systems will have something to eat during the summer months,” Pastor Mark Watson said.
Distribution is on the following days and times: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and on Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Distribution will continue until August 1. A small amount of paperwork must be filled out plus a photo identification will be required from anyone who comes to receive food.
For more information contact the church at 918-4735714 or cfumc@windstream. net.
