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Snacks Added to Meal Distribution
—–Student Names Required—– Springfield Public Schools food service provider Sodexo announced today that a daily snack will be added to the distribution of breakfast, lunch and dinner effective immediately. To date, Sodexo has served 195,162 meals to Springfield Public Schools students since the program began on March 12th. Free breakfasts, lunches, dinners and…
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Community Action Agencies Open and Here to Help
Finding Innovative Ways to Continue to Serve Both New and Existing Families Visit masscap.org to find your local Community Action Agency Boston, MA (April 7, 2020) – The pandemic is affecting our lives in profound and unexpected ways. As completely unexpected as this pandemic and its compounding effects are, we are not surprised at…
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BBB Tip: Top 6 Coronavirus Scams Reported by BBB
By Better Business Bureau. April 3, 2020 Top Scams As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, so does uncertainty and fear: two elements that con artists thrive on. During these stressful times, BBB recommends consumers to be especially alert to avoid falling for a scam. Below are the top six coronavirus scams along with as tips to help identify and avoid…
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Introducing Grab-and-Go Breakfast for Springfield First Responders
Springfield, MA (April 6, 2020)—United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield are thrilled to introduce the Good Morning Heroes program, a joint effort to give back to the first responders working hard and risking their lives for our community. Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield and the United…
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Dinner included in meal distribution
Meal Sites Added and Drive-thru Available at Some Sites Springfield Public Schools food service provider, Sodexo, announced this week that starting on Monday, April 6th, meals for Springfield students will be expanded to include dinner; and that two new meal sites have been added. The free grab-n-go meal service will now include breakfast, lunch and…
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Pregnancy is a Family Affair: Community Support in Maternal & Child Health
A community-centered approach to maternal health is more important than ever. Massachusetts continues to experience persistent disparities in maternal morbidity and infant outcomes, with families of color disproportionately affected (MA DPH, 2024). For many expectant mothers, particularly Black, Brown, and immigrant women, culturally grounded support systems play a crucial role in bridging gaps created by…
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