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Oakland Mills Food Pantry Is Empty, Donations Needed: PTA

Donations are needed at the Oakland Mills High School food pantry. See which items are on the wish list.

COLUMBIA, MD — The Oakland Mills High School food pantry is currently empty, organizers said this week. The Oakland Mills High School PTA is seeking donations.

The Oakland Mills High School Food Pantry supports the Oakland Mills community, organizers say.

Here are the items that are most requested:

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  • Nonperishable goods—canned vegetables, canned fruit, applesauce, dried fruit, fruit cups, dry beans, yellow rice, instant oatmeal, pasta, pasta sauce, granola bars, peanut butter, jelly/jam, juice boxes, kids snacks (graham crackers, goldfish crackers, pudding, etc.)
  • Diapers (sizes 3 to 5)
  • Baby food (jarred food, puffs and infant rice)
  • Feminine products
  • Household products
  • Coats, hats and gloves

Those who would like to contribute may drop off donations to The Other Barn at 5851 Robert Oliver Place in Columbia. The Other Barn will be open from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday.

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