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In addition to giving out candy to costumed kids on Hallowe’en, local residents also will be visited by Fort High students looking for non-perishable food items to give to a good cause.
Student council members once again will participate in an event called “We Scare Hunger” by collecting food items door-to-door tomorrow evening.
“We will be collecting canned goods and non-perishable food items instead of candy the night of Hallowe’en,” noted Cam Penny.
He said the donations will go to the local Salvation Army.
The group collected more than 1,600 items last year, with Penny saying they’re hoping to collect at least that much this Hallowe’en.
He wants residents to be aware of the campaign so they can be prepared with food items at their door, along with candy for the little ones.
“We are very grateful when people have donations as they all go to our local Salvation Army,” Penny remarked.
Those who won’t be at home on Hallowe’en night are encouraged to drop off their donations at the “Trunk or Treat” event at the library parking lot tomorrow from 4-6 p.m., or at the Salvation Army the following day.
“We Scare Hunger,” which is a campaign by Free the Children, also is being supported locally by Sunset Country Ford.
Food items also can be dropped off at the dealership until tomorrow, or at their vehicle during “Trunk or Treat.”
