Middlesboro News

08/11/2025

Bell County School to provide free meals Aug 13 and 20

Food Service Director Regina Collet is pleased to announce FREE weekly meals until school starts back on August 25th.
These meals will include seven breakfasts, seven lunches, one gallon of milk, and a 64 ounce container of juice! This is available to ANY child under 18 on August 13th and August 20th
from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. These meals are available on a first come, first served basis at two central locations, Yellow Creek and Bell County High School. This program is open to all children regardless of what school or school district they attend, in case you know someone this might help.
If you have any questions, contact Regina Collett via phone at 606-337-7051 ext. 127.

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