Glen-Ed Pantry Sets Record With 11,350 Meals Delivered to Local Kids This Summer
Pantry pairs milestone with back-to-school giveaway as new facility is under construction to meet rising community needs.
Laura Reed, for Glen-Ed Food Pantry
EDWARDSVILLE — Glen-Ed Pantry has provided a record 11,350 meals to local children this summer through its Brown Bag Buddies program. This is its highest total yet as the organization also outfits students for the new school year and starts construction on a larger facility to keep pace with growing demand.Each Monday morning throughout the summer, volunteers distributed five breakfasts and five lunches to every participating child at Glen-Ed Pantry, Hamel Elementary School, Worden Element...
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