Sister Thrift in Watertown is one of many thrift stores in Eastern Mass. Sister Thrift in Watertown sells and donates items people no longer want. All proceeds benefit the Metrowest Humane Society. For many people, shopping is a therapeutic experience. And that can be especially true when you find a designer label at a bargain […]
Oklahoma Human Services awarded a $190,000 grant to a church in Barnsdall to help combat food insecurity. The grant funds will help the Lighthouse Family Worship Center increase its food storage and delivery capacity. “This is not about buying a bunch of food and handing it out,” said 10th District Rep. Judd Strom, clarifying that […]
Quincy Hall speaks of determination for epic 400m victory in Paris American Quincy Hall was left out of the US team’s previous track and field competitions and eventually won gold in Paris. The 400-meter champion describes his feelings. Horizon Goodwill begins construction on future grocery store near downtown Hagerstown Horizon Goodwill Industries held a groundbreaking […]
Linda Light | Especially for the News Leader Time to buy tickets for the Art Museum’s 99x party On September 28th, the Springfield Art Museum will once again host the region’s most unique, extraordinary and entertaining event of the year while supporting the art museum. 99x 2024 will be a night of Dionysian delights and […]
Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham announced this week that Second Harvest Food Bank has received Mahoning County’s share of the Family Dollar settlement for pricing irregularities. Mahoning County’s share of the $400,000 settlement was $7,691.25. After receiving consumer complaints from several counties’ weights and measures departments, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sued Dollar General in […]
Stark County residents can now rescue perishable food from restaurants and stores before it ends up in the trash. The popular app “Too Good To Go” has now arrived in the Canton region, offering community members the opportunity to purchase groceries from local stores and restaurants while helping to reduce food waste. Sarah Soteroff, spokeswoman […]
A giant inflatable duck towered over a Farmington park this week – for a good cause. CARES, a Farmington Hills-based social services agency, held a rubber ducky race in the Rouge River near Shiawassee Park to raise money for the food distribution, said Kitty Ostach, the organization’s deputy director. The owner of a six-story-tall mobile […]
With schools closing their doors every weekend, some children might miss out on meals if it weren’t for nonprofits like the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. Thousands of children in the US state of Tennessee are affected by food insecurity and the number continues to rise. The Chattanooga Area Food Bank offers programs to ensure students […]
