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Open Line ON DEMAND – Greater Wabash Food Council Bringing Farmers Markets to Region

Thursday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

Farmers Markets are coming to Carmi, Grayville, Fairfield, Mt. Carmel and more thanks to coordination from the Greater Wabash Food Council. In this episode, Jc sits down with Trish Bellmore to talk more about the recent Farm to School Initiative as well as how... Read More.

Hargrave Shares Origins to Now on 5th Street Market and Food Truck at Kiwanis

Thursday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

It all began on accident. On the morning of Monday, June 15th of 2020, a serious accident threatened the life of then 22-year-old Chance Hargrave.Read more at Names Released in Serious Accident on Main Street in Carmi Monday Morning Sending Two Men to... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Greater Wabash Food Council – Farm to School Initiative

Friday, November 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Greater Wabash Food Council is working with local farmers and school systems to bring locally grown food to public school lunch trays, food pantries, and more. Trisha Bellmore drops by Open Line to talk with Jc about the initiative, how it works, and... Read More.

Food and Clothing Highlight Monday at the White County 4-H Fair; Results

Monday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Submitted courtesy of Amy McCartyBoy it sure smelled good in the Floral Hall on Monday, July 8 with the 4-H food projects that were being judged. 4-H’ers were judged on looks, technique, display, and taste of their food. Clothing and Textile projects were also... Read More.

Nearly 5,000 Pounds of Pet Food Donated Thanks to Local Business Initiatives

Monday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

Between Little Sprouts Learning Center, State Farm Agent Dave Matheny, and donations from a few other businesses, about 5,000 pounds of dog food has been donated to benefit at risk animals in White County. The businesses held incentivized fundraisers to help out the non-profit... Read More.

Poshard Foundation Helps Local Food Pantries

Wednesday, October 11 by WROY-WRUL News

CARTERVILLE, Ill. -- The Poshard Foundation has announced on Monday they are donating $108,500 to local food pantries in southern Illinois.The organization said area food pantries are struggling, especially with providing nutritious food to children in need.“With this $108,500 distribution to pantries, we will... Read More.

Open Line-ON DEMAND- Jim Staats, Jimmy Pollard and Tammy Coale talk about a toy and pet food drive.

Thursday, December 15 by WROY-WRUL News

In this episode of Open Line-ON DEMAND- Heather talks with Jim Staats, Jimmy Pollard and Tammy Coale from the All American K9 and the Mama T Scholarship Foundation about a Toy Drive as well as a Pet Food Drive that is going on until... Read More.

CWCHS Preparing Effort to Win as Sunrise School Spirit Food Drive Competition Gets Underway

Thursday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi White County students are preparing to take down the competition and top their 2nd place finish in 2017. To do that, they’re looking for your help. Seniors with the Maroon Platoon Isaac King, Luci Stubblefield, Tanner Spence, and Katelynn Niehaus joined Carmi Kiwanis... Read More.

Cherry Street Food Pantry Open

Thursday, July 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Cherry Street Food Pantry There is no doubt the Covid virus has affected all aspects of life for folks around the country, including Carmi and White County residents. Often that has meant less income and that generally means a little more stress in a household.Well,... Read More.

Johnson Invites Community to Cherry Street Food Pantry Today 9a – 11a

Thursday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

It’s the first Thursday of the month. That means it’s an opportunity for folks to drop in the Cherry Street Food Pantry from 9am to 11. The pantry’s leader, Keith Johnson says they currently have a wide variety of food items and goes beyond... Read More.