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Food drive in Newtown community

Residents looking to stretch their food bill will have a chance to get free food last Friday in Montgomery.

The event was coordinated by Commander Fred Williams, the American Legion’s Charles L Martin Post 1948 and “Help A Brother Out Foundation.”

The monthly food drive took place at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 19th at the Newtown Community Center.

Sponsors included Montgomery County Commission member Isaiah Sankey.

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