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Saturday event to benefit food bank
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A memorial food drive that will collect items for the Community Food Bank of Barton County is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Great Bend Dillons Store, 4107 10th Street.
The 3rd annual drive is sponsored by Kayci Huslig in memory of her mother Cindy Huslig.
“It is my goal to make a difference, but I need your help,” Kayci Huslig said. “All donations are greatly appreciated and will be given to the Community Food Bank of Barton County.”
Items the Community Food Bank of Barton County are seeking are canned vegetables and fruits, beans, pasta, tuna, rice, chili, peanut butter and soups.