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Outreach efforts spread holiday cheer

by | Dec 24, 2020 | Latest

In what turned out to be a year of missed opportunities for many, 2020 ended on a high note with charitable giv­ing in Farmersville.

Judy Brandon of Farmers­ville Outreach Alliance, a local nonprofit, says it was a record year in both food donations and cash from both companies and individuals.

The alliance serves the com­munity with a food pantry and Angel Tree and helps Farmers­ville residents pay for utilities, rent, and even prescriptions, when needed.

For the full story, see the Dec. 24 issue or subscribe online.

By Sonia Duggan • [email protected]

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