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Reading Youth Sports Programs Plan Food Drive

The food drive will rally local student athletes and businesses to gather donations for the Reading Food Pantry.

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The Reading High School stadium will serve as one of two drop off locations for a planned food drive in Reading next week.
The Reading High School stadium will serve as one of two drop off locations for a planned food drive in Reading next week. (Google Maps)

READING, MA — The local SNL Sports Academy will soon partner with the Reading High School football and cheerleading teams to host a food drive to benefit the Reading Food Pantry.

The drive is set for Oct. 1 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Food drive organizers will set up drop-off locations at the Reading High School Stadium at 62 Oakland Rd. and at the Tread gym at 6 Linden St.

Requested items are as follows:

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  • Tuna
  • Canned fruit
  • Tea
  • Crackers
  • Power bars
  • Hot cocoa
  • Paper towels
  • Sardines
  • Microwave popcorn
  • Laundry detergent
  • Toilet paper
  • Coffee

Learn more about the Reading Food Pantry and steps to access services here.

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