WILMINGTON — The local fire department delivered collected goods to a nonprofit Tuesday to help feed the hungry.
Wilmington Fire Department collected just shy of 1,300 pounds of canned goods, which it dropped off to Nourish NC, a nonprofit providing healthy food to children.
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Over the course of 20 days, WFD collected non-perishables during its 20 Days of Christmas food drive. Donations were taken in at all nine fire stations Nov. 23 through Dec. 12.
Each day corresponded with a specific food item on Nourish NC’s wish list. The collected items will be used in the nonprofit’s Market on Market and backpack program to feed families that need might need a little help around this time of year.
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