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HAHNVILLE – St. Charles Parish children under 18 years of age and individuals with special needs who attend a state-accredited school are invited to join the Department of Community Services for lunch and fun activities through its free summer food service program.

The program will be held Monday through Thursday from June 5 to July 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at St. Rose Elementary School (230 Pirate Dr., St. Rose) and Carver Early Learning Center (337 Gum St., Hahnville).

Those interested in this program must attend a state-accredited school. Free bus transportation to both sites will be available. No fees or registration are necessary. Sponsored by the United Way of St. Charles, the Summer Food Service Program has been feeding children for 33 years.

To learn more about the Summer Food Program, call 985-764-7944.

The Department of Community Services offers various programs from emergency assistance to neighborhood-based initiatives aimed at helping parish communities thrive.