American Legion helps Food Bank

By Francisco Barrios

Douglas Dispatch
Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 2:25 PM MST


In a remarkable way to help the Douglas Area Food Bank, the American Legion Post 11 held a Food Drive outside of Food City on the morning of Saturday, January 14.


American Legion and Douglas Area Food Bank member that helped with the Food Drive are, from left John Hook, Greg Wayman, Commander Mac Maklary, Terry Dillman, Gilbert Fuentes, Roberto Brunet, Alvin Chilton, Wendy Chilton, Bill Woods and Larry Bowling. Francisco Barrios/Douglas Dispatch

A total of 298 pounds of food and $60 were collected thanks to the donations from local people, informed Food Bank Co-Manager Roberto Brunet. He also said that one of the plans for replenish the Food bank by conducting these types of food drives at least every two months.

If people are interested in donating food or other goods they can contact the Douglas Area Food Bank by calling (520) 364-4170 or go directly to the Douglas Area Food Bank, located at 660 G Avenue.

 

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