12/2/13 - Livingston County students are getting some time off school this month, but for some that means losing access to an important source of nutrition. According to the Livingston Educational Service Agency, there are over 220 homeless students in the county, with 45 of those being unaccompanied youth. Many of these children rely on the free and reduced-cost breakfasts and lunches provided by the school system, but that service will not be available when the schools go on break. LESA is now collecting donations of nutritious food items to distribute to students in need. Residents are asked to bring things like granola bars, fruit snacks, pretzels, popcorn, raisins, whole grain crackers, unsweetened applesauce, and fruit juice to the LESA front lobby located at 1425 West Grand River, west of downtown Howell. More information can be found by calling (517) 546-5550. (TD)
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