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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017 Vol. 130 / No. 26

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Give Thanks campaign close to goal

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STORY BY TIFFANY MORRISON | News Reporter | @MorrisonTiffany

he Give Thanks Campaign has almost reached its goal in its efforts to give meal boxes to those in need this holiday season. The campaign, which is a collaboration of efforts between Home Sweet Home Ministries and Midwest Food Bank, is just under 100 turkeys and 200 meal bags away from reaching their goal of 2,000 complete meal baskets. “With a few more days left, we’re optimistic that we can reach our goal. We are so blessed to live in a community that cares so much about others,” Leslie Bunge, Home Sweet Home Min-

istries communications coordinator, said. Once all the food items are collected, volunteers will help organize and pack meal boxes at Midwest Food Bank, at 2301 Warehouse Drive in Normal. These baskets will be distributed before Thanksgiving to families and ones in need so they will have access to a warm meal for the special Thanksgiving holiday. Distribution days for families to pick up meal boxes are noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 6 p.m. Monday. see GIVE THANKS page 3

Freshman fashion merchandising major Caitlan Meyer is looking forward to Thanksgiving break and spending time with her friends and family. Photo illustration by ALI RASPER Vidette Photographer


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