Northwest Iowa — Regional Transit Authority RIDES has announced it will provide free transportation to local food pantries across its nine-county service region beginning this Wednesday, November 12th.
Director Hugh Lively says the temporary program is intended to help residents access essential food assistance. He says their goal is to remove transportation barriers so people “can get the help they need without worrying how to get there.”
Residents can schedule a free ride by contacting RIDES at 1-800-358-5037, ext. 1, or 712-262-7920. Normal operating hours will apply, but a 24-hour notice isn’t required.
Lively says the free service will continue through at least November 26th.
(Courtesy fellow Community First Broadcasting station KUOO in Spirit Lake)
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