New Opportunities in Guthrie County, and Guthrie County ISU Extension & Outreach, are partnering with the USDA to bring Farmers to Families Food Boxes to Guthrie County on Thursday, April 15th, 2021. As part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program announced in 2020, the USDA is exercising authority under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to purchase and distribute agricultural products to those in need. These are 33-pound boxes full of fresh produce, protein, dairy, and milk and are available to anyone, no sign up required. Organizers intend to reach each town in Guthrie County to distribute boxes, distribution will begin at 2:30 pm and until supplies runs out.
Locations include:
- Bagley City Park
- Bayard City Park
- Casey City Park
- Guthrie City Park
- Jamaica City Park
- Menlo City Park
- Panora City Park
- Stuart City Park
- Yale City Park
For questions, please contact Rhonda Huggins with New Opportunities at 641.747.3845 or Krista Downing with Guthrie County ISU Extension at 641.747.2276.