WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. – To help children facing food insecurity, the Martha Dwyer Community Center in Richmond will host its first-ever children’s dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
“We have always wanted to have a community dinner for children,” said Patty Trace, Director of the Dwyer Community Center in Richmond. “In light of the current SNAP benefits being withheld or partially distributed, we knew that was the catalyst to move now.”
Children who receive SNAP benefits are eligible to attend, and at least one parent must accompany each child. The dinner will be held in two sessions:
- 4 to 5 p.m.
- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The menu will include of soft or hard tacos, Mexican rice, fruit, cookies, and water.
“This event helps alleviate children’s hunger for the evening,” Trace said.
The evening is meant to provide a safe, relaxed environment for families. Volunteers will be on hand to assist during the evening.
The event is hosted by the Dwyer Community Center with donations and support from local organizations including the Excel Center, Koeschlein Stamm Foundation, and Wayne Township Trustee.
Trace added that the hope is to continue these dinners in the future, depending on attendance and community support.
Parents are encouraged to bring their children and enjoy the evening together. To register, call 765-488-2928 and present current SNAP cards at the time of the dinner.
