Even though local grocery stores may be in relatively short supply of certain baking essentials, local residents will soon have another option for getting flour.
On June 18 from 3 to 7 p.m., the Kansas State University Department of Grain Science and Industry will host a drive-thru flour distribution to community members in need.
The distribution will take place at the Hal Ross Flour Mill at 1980 Kimball Ave. in Manhattan.
Each vehicle will be able to take home a free 10-pound bag of flour that is not for resale.
The idea for this distribution came from observations by faculty that grocery-store shelves had been relatively cleared of flour.
Recent efforts from K-State faculty (with a little help from K-State President Richard Myers) to mill about 20,000 pounds of wheat resulted in 15,000 pounds of all-purpose white flour. Parts of the wheat berry not used for flour are being utilized for animal feed.
Any flour not given out during the drive-thru distribution will be donated to the Flint Hills Breadbasket and the Harvesters in Topeka.
