Pella’s summer lunch program for children has started. Pastor Katie Alley with the church says they are serving three days a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with sack lunches provided from noon to 12:30 in the playground area at 612 Broadway Street.

Lunches include a sandwich, chips, fruit, cookies and a drink and there is no cost, and all are welcome to enjoy the lunch and a time sharing with others.

Funding for the project, which has existed in Pella for a number of years in various formats, was provided by the Pella Community Foundation in the form of a $1,500 grant. Lunches will continue through the summer until the week before school begins again in August.