MT. VERNON – A Protein Market will be held Thursday at the United Way of South Central Illinois office located at 716 Main Street in Mt. Vernon.

Lineup begins at 11 a.m. with distribution at 12:30 p.m.

Items include ground pork, eggs, milk, potatoes, onions, and tomatoes — all free of charge while supplies last.

Drivers should begin on Taylor Street, continue to 9th Street, then to Harrison Street, and proceed to North 7th Street, turning down the alley just past Craig & Craig on the corner of 7th and their building.