BY AMANDA PEVEY

Elmore/Autauga News

Pictures by Amanda Pevey and Monette (Mo) Salter

ELMORE COUNTY – On Thursday the Elmore County Child Nutrition Hot Spot food truck made its way to the Millbrook Public library and served FREE lunch for children 18 and younger. The Hot Spot Food Truck has partnered with Millbrook and Wetumpka Public Libraries to provide free meals for kids for the month of June.

Adult meals are available and can be purchased for seven dollars. Over 100 children and 12 adults were able to enjoy some delicious grilled hamburgers, or hotdogs along with chips, fruit, and milk. The Hot Spot served lunch from 10:30 a.m. until Noon at Village Green Park in front of the library. An added treat that children or adults can purchase on-site is ice cream. They will have popsicles, sandwiches, fudge bars, and a crumble cookie cone for one dollar each. Meals can be served while supplies last.

“We are excited to partner with Millbrook Library and provide free meals to the kids over the summer,” said Calli Wright, Mobile Kitchen Manager for the Hot Spot. She continued, “We are also hoping this will encourage families to come out for a fun experience while getting a delicious meal. The look on the kids’ faces and the excitement we witnessed was worth every minute that was put into making this event happen. I hope that as the word spreads that more families will come and visit us over the summer.”

Children can enjoy the food truck experience in Wetumpka on Wednesdays, and on Thursdays in Millbrook. Burgers and Hot Dogs will be served on June 21, and 22^nd. Brisket Tacos and Hot Dogs will be served on June 7^th, 8^th, 28^th, 29^th. Ribs and Hot Dogs will be served on June 14^th and 15^th.

Children can also participate in a Summer Challenge over the summer. They can pick up a Summer Challenge sheet at any of the schools that are participating or can pick up at the Hot Spot food truck at the Millbrook or Wetumpka Public Library. Challenge yourself to eat well, live well and be well this summer! Strive to eat fresh produce, drink water, exercise and read every day this summer. Come join the CNP team at ECHS, HHS, SEHS, RMS or WMS for a FREE nutritious meal to continue fueling your bodies for the future! Students who participate in the challenge can return their completed Challenge sheet to their school café on the first day of school (August 8^th) for a prize!

On Wednesday, June 7^th, the Hot Spot Food truck will be in Wetumpka, and will be parked behind the Depot. Lunch will be served from 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Wetumpka Public Library will have Movie and Game Day for grades 7^th thru 12^th grade starting at 1 P.M. on June 7^th and every Wednesday for the months of June and July.

On Thursdays, the Hot Spot Food truck will be in Millbrook. They will be parked at Village Green Park in front of library. Lunch will be served from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Story Hour takes place at 10 A.M. at the Millbrook Public Library. Children can listen to stories, make crafts, and visiting among their friends.

For more information and updates on the future sites the HOT SPOT will arrive at for the Elmore County Public School district, please visit their Facebook page at: www.Facebook.com/ElmoreCountyCNP.

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