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Local thrift store offers vouchers and food pantry; teachers’ union reports membership growth
Summary
During public comments, Linda Lafontaine of Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store described voucher and food pantry services; Matt Wagner, vice president of the Franklin County Education Association, updated the board on member outreach and a goal to place building representatives at every site.
Two public commenters at the Sept. 8 Franklin County Schools board meeting highlighted community resources and union outreach.
Linda Lafontaine, who runs the Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store at 315 Wallace Avenue, asked the board to refer families who need clothing and household necessities to her thrift store. She said the store issues…
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