PIKE COUNTY, Mo. — Residents of Northeast Missouri can offer guidance on ways to help the poor.

The North East Community Action Corporation is inviting people to a series of focus meetings.

The effort is designed to upgrade programs and add new services.

The first meeting is at 2 p.m. April 6 at the NECAC Marion County Service Center in Hannibal.

Meetings for Shelby and Monroe counties take place on April 11, Lincoln County is set for April 12, Pike County on April 17, Macon and Randolph counties on April 18, Warren County on April 20, Montgomery County on April 24, Lewis County on April 25, St. Charles County on April 26 and Ralls County on April 27.

If you’d like to find out more, call NECAC at 573-324-6633.