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Clothing & Items Sent To Families By Smithtown's Tackan Community
A truckload of used goods was sent to families in need thanks to the Tackan Elementary School community.
SMITHTOWN, NY — Families in need are set to receive a truckload of used clothing and other items thanks to the generosity of the Tackan Elementary School community, the Smithtown Central School District announced.
Students in Bill Schroeder’s fifth-grade class helped load nearly 300 bags of collected clothing, car seats, bedding, stuffed animals, and small toys on Tuesday.
The truck, filled with the donated goods, was bound for a New Jersey distribution hub that will share it domestically and internationally with those in need.
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The collection was organized by the Tackan Elementary PTA. The drive is also set to benefit the school's cultural arts program. Once the contents arrive at the charity’s distribution hub and the truck pulls onto a scale, the program will receive a cash donation based on the weight.
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