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Wakefield Food Pantry reports 25% jump in demand; requests donations and volunteers ahead of Nov. 22 distribution
Summary
The Wakefield Food Pantry told the Brookfield Select Board it has seen about a 25% increase in demand and is preparing a Thanksgiving giveaway on Nov. 22 expected to serve roughly 100 families. Pantry leaders asked residents to donate nonperishable items or money and described drop‑off and mailing options.
The operations manager for the Wakefield Food Pantry told the Brookfield Select Board on Nov. 4 that demand has risen about 25 percent in recent weeks and that the pantry is preparing for a larger turnout at its annual Thanksgiving distribution.
The pantry will hold a Thanksgiving dinner giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., providing a full Thanksgiving meal (turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry…
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