Scott Co. Free Food Distributions Moved to Wednesday's Only

Monday, August 10th, 2020 1:08pm

By Kacie Jackson

Food boxes are provided for free for Scott County residents only, an ID is required.

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(Scott County, Ind.) - With the start of the 2020-2021 school year, the free food distributions that are held at Scottsburg and Austin will now be changed to a weekly event.

Beginning Wednesday, August 12 the distributions will be moving from twice a week to once a week and will be held at the Scott County Fair Grounds.

Every recipient will get a 50-pound food box which includes frozen chicken patties or nuggets, potatoes, onions, one gallon of milk, and more.

Food boxes are provided for free for Scott County residents only, an ID is required.

Events

Free Covid 19 testing
FREE COVID-19 TESTING SITE The City of Madison is offering COVID-19 testing at the Senior Center beginning July 21st. This site will provide testing for up to 132 individuals per day free of charge without an appointment, symptoms, insurance, or a doctor’s note. Details The testing will be held at the Senior Center located at 208 N. Main St. The site will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday until at least mid-August. However, the site will close each day from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to provide staff with meal breaks. The testing site is managed by OptumServe and follows all CDC and State of Indiana COVID-19 guidelines. Therefore, only two individuals will be permitted in the building for testing at a time. While walk-ins are accepted, residents are encouraged to register for testing online. LHI.Care/covidtesting is the preferred method for registering and requesting appointments. It is available 24/7. The Call Center is only available during the test site hours of operation for select residents that do not have internet access. The phone number is 888-634-1116. Appointments are encouraged; patients arriving at the event site without a scheduled appointment will be registered by event staff upon arrival at the facility.
24th Sep at Madison Senior Center
United Way Kick Off Event
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24th Sep at Bicentennial Park
United Way Kick Off Event
Bicentennial Park Noon-1pm 5-6pm 1950s Cook-out. Hamburger or Hot Dog meal - $5. Includes a drink and chips. Individual items $2 each Drive up and place your order or for faster service, call ahead to 812-265-2036 RSVPs appreciated but not necessary.
24th Sep at Bicentennial Park