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Help the Groton Community Cupboard Fill the Pumpkins to collect non-perishable food items

Help the Groton Community Cupboard Fill the Pumpkins to collect non-perishable food items

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The Groton Community Cupboard has launched the “Fill the Pumpkin Campaign”, aimed at collecting non-perishable food items to help local families during the colder months and holiday season.

GROTON, NY (607NewsNow) — The Groton Community Cupboard has launched the “Fill the Pumpkin Campaign”, aimed at collecting non-perishable food items to help local families during the colder months and holiday season. Pumpkins have been placed at various locations along Main Street, including:

  • Village Office
  • Groton Police Station
  • Caspers Diner
  • Walpoles Liquor Store
  • In front of Dollar General

Jean Wannall, who runs the food pantry in Groton, started the program on a whim to help those who are affected by food insecurity, particularly because… Read more of this story by 607NewsNow’s Maddie Cavataio by clicking HERE

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