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Social Concerns Committee:
OUR 11th ANNUAL "HAVE A HEART FOR HUNGER" campaign will kick off on February 1 and continue through March 1 in support of the Washington County Food Pantry. This year's special focus is "Let's think SOUP." All items are welcome, but the pantry has a special request for the following: any soups (canned or dry pkg. mixes ); crackers; noodles; broths (cans/boxes or mixes); soup beans (chili, kidney, black, navy etc.); diced tomatoes; and soup seasonings. Our goal is to collect 1,200 pounds. Let's give from the heart--and perhaps in honor of your Valentine, family, or friend--or your favorite SOUPer Bowl team for the big game on February 12th!
We will have a grocery cart and/or plastic bins available at a convenient location to collect these items, which will be delivered to W.C.F.P. and weighed after each weekend's collection. Monetary gifts are also invited, which can be taken to the office or placed in a jar at the collection location. You will receive updates after each week's collection, making it possible to track our progress toward our goal.
We will also be involving the community again this year with a special collection day at Family Fare on Saturday, February 11, 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. When you come that day during those hours you will be greeted by a friendly face or two who will hand you a flyer that notes the most urgent items needed by our Washington County Food Pantry. As you proceed with your shopping you will notice signs at the items on the flyer you have been handed to grab your attention. Then, when you get through the check-out counter you will notice more eager faces with bodies ready to collect the items which you have purchased specifically for the W.C.F.P., and packing them for later deliver to the Food Pantry. You may also donate cash or checks there which will be gratefully received, since the Pantry is able to buy food at wholesale prices and can make your shopping dollars go further.
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