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Holiday Food Drive Kicks Off In November At Aurora Food Pantry
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the food drive, organizers will sell prepackaged bags of food starting at $15.
AURORA, IL — Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry is gearing up to host its 15th annual food drive starting Nov. 1.
The fundraiser will last from Nov. 1-24 at three grocery stores: Prisco's Family Market, 1108 Prairie St. in Aurora; Cermak Fresh Market, 1250 N. Lake St. in Aurora; and La Chiquita, 1525 Douglas Road in Montgomery.
November's drive will help get "much-needed food to families struggling to make ends meet in our community."
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To celebrate its 15th year hosting the holiday food drive, organizers will be selling prepackaged bags of food starting at $15. The pantry will also accept monetary donations, which can be made on its website.
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Beyond donating, community members can help by volunteering and hosting a fundraiser, officials said. Information on how to lend a hand can be found on the food pantry's website.
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