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By Staff Report 7:10 PM Tuesday, November 3, 2009

With the number of needy families on the rise, the fourth annual Warren County “Yes We Can Food Drive Challenge” is as important as ever, organizers say.

Organizers hope to collect 20 tons of food and $10,000 with the drive that runs through Dec. 31. The number of food collection barrels that will be placed at businesses and local governments across the county has doubled. This year, 90 barrels are in place compared to last year when residents filled and re-filled 55 barrels.

The county and the Lebanon High School boys basketball team and cheerleaders — who originated the drive — raised 16 tons of food and $17,000 last year.

The food will be delivered to the county’s food pantries in time for the holidays. More information, including shopping lists and updates on the success of the program, can be found at Commissioner Pat South’s Web site, www.patsouth.com, and will be on the county Web site soon.

“We truly do have the possibility of supplying everyone who needs it with food for at least six months if not longer,” South said.

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any of the auto dealers in lebanon. the is 117 barrels in lebanon area so if you get to lebanon most of the bussiness and county buildings will have a barrel.if you need some one to pick up food for the pantry call me. my work # is 932-3000 x227

bryan hoying
11:22 PM, 11/19/2009

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Hello,Im wondering where to drop off food at. I coming from Greenview St.in Middletown.Can you help me.Thanks

Linda ONeill
3:35 AM, 11/16/2009

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