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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Boys/Girls Club Feeds Youngsters

Since 2001, Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County have offered a safe place for children ages 6 to 18 to spend their after-school hours. And since last January, the clubs have filled more than just empty hours – they’ve filled empty bellies. While the clubs have always served a healthy snack, the impetus to offer dinner came from a conversation Northtown branch director Jason Anderson had with a hungry little boy/Cindy Hval, SR. More here. (Christopher Anderson SR photo: Fidil Nzohabonimana enjoys dinner at the Boys & Girls Club Jan. 4. The Boys & Girls Club serves a healthy meal and a snack every day at three locations)

Question: Feeding hungry kids shouldn't be a political issue but a moral issue. Agree or disagree



D.F. Oliveria
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

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