Winnfield’s summer recreation and feeding program got underway this week for children ages 5 through 12 and will continue through July 26, according to city officials.

Although this has been a traditional part of the city’s summer activities, things got off to a rocky start when the City Council learned at its May meeting that Pine Belt Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency which has provided funding for the feeding program through the years had made a last-minute announcement they were pulling out.

Pat Bell and A.B. Hall made the report of Pine Belt’s decision to the council in hope that the city would fill that void.  While Pine Belt had provided funding, activity coordination had been local.

The Recreation Program will be carried out weekdays at the Moss Street Gym from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. under adult and youth supervision.  A variety of activities will include Arts & Crafts, Water Games and Fun Sports.  Summer jobs are also available to graduating seniors.

Related is the Summer Feeding Program which offers breakfast from 8 until 9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the nearby Community Center (Tommy G. Hamms Center, 703 Moss Street).  While participating children are likely involved with Summer Recreation, it is not a requirement.  There is no cost to the children.