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of the students beyond what the school district can provide . For more information , contact the PHS PTSA at phsjodizcook @ gmail . com .
A BLUE & WHITE “ SECRET ” DINNER AFFAIR
What : A Secret Dinner — Bring Your Own Chairs
When : Saturday , Sept . 15 , 5 p . m .
Where : Psssst — The Location is a SECRET ! ( We ’ ll meet at Plum Senior High at 4 p . m ., and bus everyone to the secret location )
Dinner Cost : $ 35 per person Dinner includes chicken , BBQ pulled pork , biscuit or corn bread , mashed potatoes , sweet corn and cake .
Attire : Dress in blue and / or white
Make your reservation at plumfoundation @ gmail . com . Event benefits the Plum Foundation Student Scholarships .
HEALTH DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES INCOME GUIDELINES INCREASE FOR WIC PROGRAM
The Allegheny County Health Department ( ACHD ) recently announced that income guidelines for the PA Women , Infants and Children ( WIC ) Supplemental Food and Nutrition
Program will increase — effective Sunday , July 1 .
The 2018-2019 income limits for eligibility start with an annual gross income of $ 22,459 for a family of one ; $ 30,451 for two ; $ 38,443 for three ; $ 46,435 for four ; and $ 54,427 for five . Unborn children are counted when the woman is pregnant . Foster children can qualify for the program . Allegheny County residents with family sizes larger than five should contact the Health Department ’ s WIC Program directly for benefit information by calling 412.350.5801 .
WIC is a federally funded program for pregnant women , postpartum and breastfeeding mothers , infants and children under the age of 5 . Eligibility is based on income and nutritional risk .
WIC families receive nutrition counseling , breastfeeding support and food vouchers redeemable at participating grocery stores for infant formula , infant cereal , jarred baby foods , milk , eggs , cheese , yogurt , juice , cereal , peanut butter , whole grains , including bread , tortillas , oatmeal , rice and pasta , soy beverage , tofu , dry or canned beans , canned chunk light tuna , pink salmon or sardines and fresh , frozen or canned fruits and vegetables including organic varieties . WIC participants are also eligible to receive vouchers for the Farmers Market Nutrition Program ( FMNP ) through September 28 , or while supplies last . The FMNP vouchers can be redeemed for locally grown Pennsylvania fruits and vegetables at FMNP authorized PA farmers markets and farm stands through November 30 .
For information about WIC and how to apply for benefits , please call the Health Department ’ s WIC Program at 412.350.5801 . If this number is a toll call or you live outside Allegheny County , please call the statewide toll-free number , 1.800 . WIC . WINS , or visit pawic . com . PA WIC is funded by the USDA . This institution is an equal opportunity provider .
Food Trucks ! Dunk Tank !
Music !
Proceeds go to the Plum Music Boosters !
All Makes and All Years for the Car Cruise !
FORD DRIVE4UR SCHOOL + CAR CRUISE FUNDRAISER
PLUM HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTERS FORD DRIVE 4UR SCHOOL PLUS CAR CRUISE FUNDRAISER
Plum Music Boosters will host a Car Cruise that runs in conjunction with the Ford4Ur School Test Drive Event on Saturday , Sept . 8 , from 11 a . m . to 4 p . m ., at Plum High School . All are welcome ! Cruisers registration is free , but will require a test “ cruise ” around the school in a new ford vehicle .
Food Trucks will be on site and random drawings will be held throughout the afternoon for movie tickets , car supplies and free oil changes . Ford will donate $ 20 to the Plum Music program for every test drive taken .
For more information , contact Jodi Cook at jodizcook @ gmail . com or Michael Buckstein , Assistant Band Director , at bucksteinm @ pbsd . k12 . pa . us . n
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