Page 9 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - May, 2018

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Food program has Dispose of unwanted meds

a great selection The Chehalis Tribe offers a handy

dropbox to get rid of prescription drugs sss
The South Puget Intertribal Planning and unwanted medications at the
Agency’s USDA Food Distribution Chehalis Tribe Public Safety Building, QUESTIONS?
Program offers a great assortment of 30 Niederman Road in Oakville. Call Chehalis
food. The dropbox is for prescriptions Tribal Law
Below are just a few examples of what and over-the-counter medications Enforcement
is available. only. Place medications in a plastic at 360-273-
Frozen meats: Whole chicken, bison, disposable bag. DO NOT put drug 7051.
ground beef, roast beef, chicken breasts, paraphernalia and needles in the box.
pork chops, ham
Fresh veggies: Green beans, onions,
carrots, celery, cabbage, broccoli
Fresh fruits: Apricots, oranges,
grapefruits, lemons, apples
Dry ingredients: Beans, cereal,
oatmeal, crackers, roasted peanuts,
macaroni and cheese
Dairy: Sliced cheese, low-fat milk,
butter
Ingredients: Dry milk, egg noodles,
rice, spaghetti noodles, all-purpose flour,
cornmeal, bakery mix
Canned: Spaghetti sauce, tomato
sauce, beans, beef stew, soups, refried
beans, fruit juices
Tribal community members can get
an application from Debra Shortman
at the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center.
To sign up, call the warehouse at 360-
438-4216 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
The next distribution dates are
June 22, July 20 and Aug. 23.
Pickup is at the Chehalis Tribal
Community Center from 9:45 a.m.-
1:30 p.m.

TOBACCO
CESSATION

Noon-1 p.m. June 11

IN THE CHEHALIS TRIBAL
WELLNESS CENTER PT ROOM
Join the prevention team for
a helpful Lunch & Learn with
presenter Troy Green. A healthy
meal will be provided, along
with a door prize and quilt kits.
Pre and post evaluation.
CONTACT: Christina Hicks,
360-709-1741 WIC THROUGH SPIPA
orchicks@
chehalis
tribe. Women, Infants and Children
org NEXT DATE CONTACT
provides healthful food and 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Debbie Gardipee-Reyes, 360-462-3227
nutrition information for you June 7 at the Chehalis Patty Suskin, 360-462-3224
and your child up to age 5. Tribal Wellness Center Debra Shortman, 360-709-1689