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Lemont V. Hunger Set For Second Annual Event

The 100,000 meals will be donated to West Suburban Food Pantry in Woodridge.

LEMONT, IL — Lemont High School's National Honor Society is set to pack and donate 100,000 meals in its Lemont v. Hunger event planned for May 11.

Last year, NHS packed more than 50,000 meals at the school's inaugural Lemont v. Hunger event. Now, students are aiming even higher.

The 100,000 meals will be donated to West Suburban Food Pantry in Woodridge. Volunteers from the community can participate or donate; there are two shifts for volunteers, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1:30 to 3 p.m. on May 11.

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The National Honor Society is teaming with the meal-packing organization, Feed6, for this event. Students and staff from various Lemont High School clubs and groups will work together to achieve the ambitious goal set by the National Honor Society, according to a release from LHS.

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