Food Bank
Thank you to those who regularly contribute to the food bank, much of which is passed on to the central Food Bank to help needy families in our community. The most needed items are cereals, rice and pasta.
Thank you to those who regularly contribute to the food bank, much of which is passed on to the central Food Bank to help needy families in our community. The most needed items are cereals, rice and pasta.
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