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Finding summer meals for your student in the CSRA

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2 years ago

May 25, 2023

Finding summer meals for your student in the CSRA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – School is out for some students, and local school districts and organizations are offering free meals to children over the summer.

Here are some places you can get summer meals.

Family YMCA of Greater Augusta is providing meals to children all summer through the Summer Food Service Program.

Thousands of meals will be provided at YMCA locations and partner sites across Burke, Columbia, McDuffie, Jefferson, Richmond, Aiken, and Barnwell counties. Click here to view all locations and meal times.

The Screven County Board of Education will serve free meals from June 5 to June 30 to kids aged 18 and under. It’s called Seamless Summer. All meals are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Click HERE for more information.

Washington County School District will provide summer meals at Washington County High School in the back parking lot from June 5 to June 29, Monday through Thursday from 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Call Washington County School Nutrition at (478) 552-3281 ext. 1211 or 1210 for more information.

Warren County School District will provide meals at Warren County High School Monday through Thursday from May 30 to June 15. Breakfast is 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m., and lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

They will serve breakfast only on June 20, 21, and 23 in the cafeteria. Please check in at the front office. For more information, contact Dr. R. Burnett (706) 465-3742 ext. 241 or email.

Jefferson County School Board will host Feed a Kid from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. All schools will participate. Carver Elementary, Louisville Academy, Wrens Elementary, Jefferson County Middle, and Jefferson County High. All meals have to be eaten at the school.

Aiken County Public School District participates in the Seamless Summer Program, providing free meals to children 18 years or younger and those up to age 21 with physical or mental disabilities enrolled in school.

They offer meals at centralized school sites in every area, including Graniteville Elementary, Redcliffe Elementary, Belvedere Elementary, Aiken High, and Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary.

Breakfast is 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. will be served Monday through Friday, June 12 to July 1, except July 3 through July 7. For additional information, contact Tuesday Johnson.

We will continue to follow and update this story as we find more meal programs.

McDuffie County Schools will serve lunch at several locations. Dearing Park Walking Track Monday through Thursday. Breakfast is from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from May 30 to June 22.

Maxwell Elementary will serve Monday through Thursday. Breakfast is 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from May 30 to July 11.

Norris Elementary will serve Monday through Thursday. Breakfast is 7:35 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 30 through June 22. Thomson-McDuffie Middle School will serve Monday through Thursday. Breakfast is 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from May 30 to July 11.

All McDuffie County locations are closed on July 4 and June 19.

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Eagles QB Kenny Pickett expects to be ‘ready to go’ vs. Cowboys

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December 27, 2024

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Here’s how veterans can get mental health help at VA Augusta

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December 26, 2024

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Here’s how veterans can get mental health help at VA Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – While the holidays can be an exciting time for people, some may experience seasonal depression.

The VA Augusta says the need for mental health resources is even more critical for those in the veteran community.

So, how can our veterans get help in Augusta?

The VA says the first step is to seek help — reaching out through the veterans’ crisis hotline or seeking help in person at one of the two VA medical centers in Augusta.

The VA says addressing mental health is more important than ever with rising suicide rates among the veteran community.

From the frontlines to the home front, the big question for many veterans coming home is what’s next.

VA Suicide Prevention Coordinator Alex Wright says he knows from experience the resources veterans need when they come off the battlefield.

“I’m a veteran myself. Deployed twice, so I know what it feels like to be a veteran and have certain needs. I get an instant piece of self-fulfillment by helping someone else in need,” said Wright.

The VA says the need is growing for mental health assistance as it’s tracking an increase in veteran suicides.

More than 6,000 veterans committed suicide in 2022.

Wright says several reasons are responsible for the high number.

“They come from a transition period. Veterans are coming directly from the military into civilian life, and also many veterans that come back play a part,” said Wright.

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It’s a battle they’re trying to tackle one resource at a time.

“We do a lot of clinical coordination working with other mental health providers, making sure that patients come to their appointments and have somewhere to reach out to,” said Wright.

Wright says you’re not alone, but it starts with reaching out.

“It starts with getting care for yourself and also recognizing that we all can benefit from some care and some form of facet,” he said.

The VA says according to recent data, about 17 veterans commit suicide each day.

Coordinators with the VA are urging veterans to seek out the resources provided locally.

The VA helps with more than just mental health. They also help with resources like housing through their HUD/VASH Program or food assistance.

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1 airlifted to hospital after Christmas Eve crash on I-20

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December 26, 2024

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1 airlifted to hospital after Christmas Eve crash on I-20

CRAWFORDVILLE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – One person was airlifted to the hospital on Tuesday after a crash on Interstate 20, according to officials.

According to Wilkes County Emergency Services, the crash happened in Taliaferro County at mile marker 152.

The crash involved one vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was ejected, according to officials.

“Thank you to all the public safety personnel for your help today. We couldn’t have managed this scene without you,” said the Wilkes County Emergency Services on their Facebook page.

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