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Kiwanis of Cortland celebrates successful 8th Annual PB&J Drive

Kiwanis of Cortland celebrates successful 8th Annual PB&J Drive

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CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) — In the Kiwanis of Cortland 8th Annual PB&J Drive, approximately 1,160 jars of peanut butter and jelly were collected to help fight food insecurity across the county.

The donations supported 580 families throughout Cortland County. Distribution included 410 families served through local snack pack (backpack) programs, as well as families served by the High School Pantry, the SUNY Cortland Pantry, the Senior Pantry, Loaves & Fishes, and eight additional smaller food pantries throughout the county.

“This drive continues to demonstrate what makes Cortland such a special place, neighbors coming together to support neighbors,” said representatives of Kiwanis of Cortland. “The response from our community was truly inspiring.”

Kiwanis extends thanks the following businesses and organizations that served as official drop-off locations:

  • Coffee Mania
  • OptiVision
  • CAPCO
  • CrossFit Cortland
  • Lift a Latte
  • Limitless Physical Therapy
  • Leonard’s Hobby Supplies
  • New York State Grange
  • Central City Bar & Grill
  • M&D Deli
  • Osborne’s Flooring
  • Cortland County Courthouse
  • Cortland Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Cortland City School District

For more information about Kiwanis of Cortland and upcoming community initiatives, please visit www.kiwanisofcortland.org or follow Kiwanis of Cortland on Facebook.

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