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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Local students donate to newly opened McKean food pantry
Until 11 weeks ago, there were no food pantries between Millcreek and Edinboro. But McKean now has its own completely volunteer-run food pantry, and local students were doing their part to help their neighbors in need. The McKean Elementary PTA held a Health Fair this month, where they collected nonperishable food items for the food pantry. On Thursday, students delivered the food, stocking the shelves for those in need. 'It's very important with students not being able to get their breakfast and lunch at school, so all of this here will really help,' said Becky Miller, organizing manager for the McKean Area Food Pantry. New lock safety feature could help SNAP benefit recipients avoid theft 'I put in food for the kids who don't have food,' said first grader Mila Olszewski. 'It was really good to know that someone was going to be able to get this food who was in need of it,' added fourth grader Gabriella Curtis. The pantry is located at 4950 North Main Street. It accepts donations every Thursday from 11 a.m. until noon. Food is distributed from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays. It will extend its hours until 6 p.m. in June. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
‘We know a lot of suffering is going on': The annual Spring Health Fair returns
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — For the second time, a local church is hosting its annual health fair, taking a holistic approach to wellness. The fair will cover mental health, physical health, and financial well-being. The Spring Health Fair, organized by members of Walking in God's Grace Ministries, is this week, and Pastor Nate McFarland and his community engagements team member, Tenia Bradley, are excited to bridge the gap between their community and the healthcare system. 'We know a lot of suffering is going on,' said Nate Mcfarland, Senior Pastor at Walking in God's Grace Ministries, 'people are not aware of what they can do and what they can't do especially about their health.' Tenia Bradley, one of the fair's organizers, says they want to share knowledge with the folks who need it. 'You want to get people in there who know about breast cancer, you want to get people in there who know about Sickle cell and prostate cancer, and all those different areas,' she said. 'Diabetes, Alzheimer's — all those things are going on in our community.' At last year's first-ever Spring Health Fair, they had 42 vendors. This year, they have 50. At the event, community members can find information about medical needs like mammograms and health insurance, get a free haircut, sign up for a raffle giveaway, and even learn about life insurance. 'I heard a lot about deaths going on in our community, and a lot of people are doing GoFundMe pages,' said Bradley. 'So, we want to help people to understand that life insurance doesn't have to cost a whole lot to get basic life insurance. Nobody wants to get rich off of somebody dying.' Ultimately, the two want people fired up for the event, ready to absorb all the resources at their disposal. The Health Fair is this Friday, starting at 10 AM, at the Montgomery Neighborhood Center. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Yahoo
Sioux City police issue reminder that littering is illegal
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Did you know that littering can lead to fines and jail time? The Sioux City Police Department wanted to remind Sioux City residents of that fact. In Iowa, littering is a simple misdemeanor with penalties that include citations and possible fines ranging from $105 to $855 plus possible court costs. According to a release from the police department, this could also include up to 30 days in jail. Siouxland District Health announces upcoming Health Fair The police department said recent complaints led to them wanting to issue this reminder. They are asking residents to properly dispose of trash to help keep the city clean. View the city of Sioux City's code on loitering below: City Code 8.24.111 – Littering Prohibited No person, firm or corporation shall discard any litter onto or in any water or land of this City, except that nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the authorized collection and discarding of such litter in or on areas or receptacles provided for such purpose. No person, firm or corporation shall permit litter of any kind or description to be so placed or deposited upon private premises over which any such person, firm or corporation has control in such a manner that the same may be carried onto the streets or alleys of the City. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Siouxland District Health announces upcoming Health Fair
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Siouxland District Health has announced that they will be hosting a Health Fair later this week. In a release from the Siouxland District Health Department, they announced that they will be hosting a Health Fair on Friday. Siouxland Multi-Cultural Fair kicks off for what may be its final year The Health Fair will take place at the Long Lines Family Rec. Center from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. At the fair, Siouxland District Health will be offering free health screenings, educational opportunities, and tips on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Food and snacks will also be provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
