Rosemount Night To Unite Collects 1.3k Lbs In Dry Good Donations

ROSEMOUNT, MN — At Night To Unite Rosemount Police Department collected donations totaling 1,361 lbs of dry goods, the department shared on Facebook.

The donations went to 360 Communities Rosemount Resource Center and and Food Shelf, the department said.

"Thanks to all of you, 360 Communities is able to continue to provide support to local families," the department said. "We are so proud to be a part of this amazing community!!"

The director of development of 360 Communities, Laurie Bolin, wrote to the department to thank it for its support, which she said helps the non profit provide essentials for community members.

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