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The 88.7 myFM and Napanee Co-operators All Hands On Deck Food Drive returns TODAY, Thursday, Aug. 14, with a goal of collecting 10,000 pounds of food to support local charities.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Jamie and Jaclyn’s No Frills, Napanee Shopper’s Drug Mart, and Giant Tiger Napanee. Donations of food, cash, gift cards, and personal hygiene products will go to the Napanee Salvation Army and Morningstar Mission.
To learn more, myFM spoke with Morningstar Mission Executive Director Kevin Alkenbrack,
The Mission often prepares grocery bags for pickup for those in need. He shared some typical items they include,
Alkenbrack said people often associate them with helping the homeless, but they help more than just that. Since September 2022, they’ve done intake on over 1000 new people,
We look forward to seeing you out today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Jamie and Jaclyn’s No Frills, Napanee Shopper’s Drug Mart, and Giant Tiger Napanee for the All Hands On Deck Food Drive!
Written by Emily Chatwood
