Applications being taken for DeKalb summer food program

DeKalb County’s parks department will again host a summer food service program for county youth.

The federally funded program runs from June 3 to July 26 and ensures children up to the age of 18 have access to nutritious meals during the summer.

Agencies with summer camps that are interested in becoming a site for the program should call 678-698-1114. The deadline to apply for the program is April 19.

Applications also can be found at the Tucker Recreation Center, 4898 LaVista Road in Tucker, at the Manuel Maloof Center, 1300 Commerce Road in Decatur or at www.Dekalbcountyga.gov/parks.

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