HEADLINER
Redlands USD Summer Meal Program serves hundreds of kids daily
State-funded initiative provides free breakfast and lunch at multiple locations throughout Redlands, including the public library
Redlands Unified School District's Summer Meal Program now offers free meals twice weekly at A.K. Smiley Library, expanding access to nutritious food for local children during summer break.
Why it matters: For eight weeks this summer, Redlands USD Child Nutrition Services will provide free breakfast and lunch to all kids aged 18 and under at various locations across Redlands. The program feeds hundreds of children daily at nine locations through the summer.
Details: Families attending the lunch service at A.K. Smiley Library this week came prepared with picnic blankets, enjoying their meals under the shade of trees. The library hosts meal services on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with different menu selections each time.
The district increased meal service at the library due to positive community response and continued partnership with the facility. Josie Perez, nutrition specialist for Redlands Unified, says the program not only ensures children receive meals during summer but also allows parents to see what their kids eat during the school year.
The program operates at various locations, including the YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, and several schools. Read more about the program and where to get free meals for children this summer here.
Loren Meza
NEWS BRIEF
Air quality alter in effect; American Lung Association expert comments on concerning trend
The Southern Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an Air Quality Alert for the South Coast Air Basin and Coachella Valley, highlighting the return of ozone pollution with rising summer temperatures.
Why it matters: Elevated ozone levels can result in poor air quality, particularly in the afternoon and early evening hours. Ozone air pollution can cause respiratory health problems, including trouble breathing, asthma attacks, and lung damage. Children, older adults, and people with asthma or COPD are especially vulnerable.
Details: San Bernardino County residents endure an average of 175 days per year with unhealthy ozone levels, making it the worst in the nation for ozone pollution, according to the American Lung Association.
Read more about what an American Lung Association expert says about the troubling trend of increasing air pollution after years of improvement and how Redlands' air quality compares to other parts of the county here.
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
UPCOMING
📌 June 26 - Redlands FC first annual RED, WHITE & BLUE NIGHT at Dodge Stadium: The evening includes a hotdog eating contest, a special guest appearance from Redlands PD, and exclusive themed merch ⚽️
📌 June 26 - Former Chief Historian for the National Park Service speaks at the Contemporary Club: Dr. Dwight Pitcaithley will speak in Redlands on “Slavery and Secession." Pitcaithley will share his extensive research into the records from the secession winter of 1860-61 and answer the question: “Why did the South secede?” Read more here.
Staff Writer
📌 Redlands Bowl 101st Season: Read more here
📌 Redlands Theatre Festival Line Up: Read more here
📌 June 30 - Twilight Jam with country band Fast Forward at the Asistencia: Read more here
FINALLY
Community Forward Redlands celebrates milestone with Redlands Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting.
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