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Loading our second truck with donations!

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Thanks for lending the truck, John Decker!

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We take drive up deliveries! Thanks, Sheila!

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Jackie of Greenville unloads trunk of goods collected at her Dental office.

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NK pantry says this load may last one week only!

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Vol Lois says seniors here are really in need

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Well wishes and needed items

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Brie and her grandma bring tp, laundry soap and paper towels

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Loaded trunk from Ionia Menards!

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Karen brings cart full from Colgate

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We might need a bigger truck!

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Donating some diapers from neighbors helping out.

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Rick Albin and Jack Doles with a Christmas in May donor in Cedar Springs, May 20, 2009

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Rick Albin and Jack Doles with a Christmas in May donor in Cedar Springs, May 20, 2009

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Rick Albin accepts diapers at the Cedar Springs donation location for Christmas in May, May 20, 2009

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Big helpers count toothpaste donations!

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Linda answers our call for diapers!

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Jack helps load up the truck with donations

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Sally stops by to help out her neighbors

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Pantry vol Dick asks for your help

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Jack Doles & John from Decker are waiting for your soap!

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The team in Cedar Springs is ready to roll!

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Jeff Cain and Joy Wellington load up for Christmas in May at the Cedar Springs Family Fare.

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Cedar Springs Family Fare

Your Money: Your Neighbor

Updated: Wednesday, 20 May 2009, 7:19 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 19 May 2009, 11:45 AM EDT

    Items Collected in Cedar Springs

    Toilet Paper - 513
    Toothbrush and Toothpaste - 759
    Deodorant - 81
    Shampoo and Conditioner - 162
    Bar Soap - 287
    Dish Soap - 50
    Laundry Detergent - 68
    Diapers - 1290
    Miscellaneous - 187

    Families that once helped stock the Cedar Springs food pantry now need help themselves. "The families that we are seeing used to be our donors and that's the sad part about it," said Sandy Waite, Executive Director of the North Kent Service Center. "We call this the 'new face' of North Kent." Waite tells 24 Hour News 8 that the Service Center, which distributed more than 36,000 pounds of food in April alone, has already seen a 21.7% increase in need since 2008.

    Collection site:
    Family Fare
    701 68th St. SW
    Byron Center

    Distributing Pantry:
    North Kent Service Center
    10075 Northland Drive NE
    Rockford, MI 49341
    www.nksc.net/volunteer.html

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