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Helping fight hunger: Utah County schools and local organizations offering free summer meals
On a warm Tuesday afternoon, dozens of parents and children converged on North Park in Provo for a nutritious afternoon lunch. It’s the first day of the summer meals program headed up by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County. The organization is offering free lunches for children 18 and under at different locations throughout Provo, Orem and Springville. Mariah Critchfield, a Provo resident and mother of four, said the resource provides a sense of financial and stress relief during the summer months. “It's really nice to have a place to go, especially when it's at a ...