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Back-To-School Food Drive Slated At Farmington Stop & Shop
The Farmington Food Pantry will collect food Saturday at Stop & Shop in Unionville as it works to replenish low summer inventory.
FARMINGTON, CT — The Farmington Food Pantry is asking residents to help replenish its shelves during a back-to-school food drive Saturday in Unionville.
The food drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Stop & Shop in Unionville, 1799 Farmington Ave.
Pantry officials said inventory tends to run particularly low during the summer, when children are out of school and donations decline.
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"Our inventory is low," the pantry said in announcing the drive.
Among the items particularly needed are:
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- Canned fruit
- Juice
- Pasta sauce
- Macaroni and cheese
- Cereal
- Chef Boyardee products
- Spam
- Snacks
- Condiments
- Coffee and tea
Donations collected during the drive will be used to support local families and other residents who rely on the food pantry.
"Every donation helps support local families and neighbors in need," the pantry said.
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