Golden Harvest aids hungry crowd in Yule Get Food drive
Volunteers at Golden Harvest Food Bank ran a rain dampened holiday distribution in Aiken delivering food and toys to hundreds of families. Executive director Travis McNeal noted 300 cars equaling about 1 200 people over the two year effort and explained the drive aids elderly and carless households. Deb Hamilton coordinated toy donations with Rotary clubs and private donors assisting families during the event.
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Bridgestone Donation Supports Holiday Food Distribution
Community volunteers praised Bridgestone for a $10,000 gift aiding a holiday food distribution. The donor highlighted extensive toy donations including Barbie dolls, baby dolls, trucks, cars, games, chess and checkers for children from 1 to 18 years old, aiming to cover every age group.
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Golden Harvest Food Bank drives hunger relief across 30 counties
Golden Harvest Food Bank, a volunteer driven nonprofit, serves 30 counties in Georgia and South Carolina through direct programs and a network of 300 plus pantries and soup kitchens. It distributed over 17 million pounds of food in fiscal year 2014. Additional details at goldenharvest.org.
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Golden Harvest relies on community faith and sponsors
McNeal cited generous support from Publix Bi-Lo Kroger Wal-Mart and Sam's Club as vital to Golden Harvest Christmas distributions and year round food aid. He stressed the organization exists through community generosity and faith in God, while noting reporter Larry Wood is a new Aiken Standard general assignment staffer.
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BLOTTER Reports of threats, vandalism, and gunfire in Aiken area
Aiken County deputies respond to multiple incidents including an unknown subject removing a car tag on Bacon Road and a Ridge Spring woman who reported an argument with her son leading to a mock injury. A brick struck a windshield on Reynolds Pond Road, two shell casings were found on Bradleyville Road, and a North Augusta man was arrested for disorderly conduct after appearing intoxicated. An unrelated gunfire report prompted area patrols with negative results.
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Locals raise over seven thousand for Optimist Club
North Augusta residents donate to restore losses after nearly 50 Christmas trees were stolen from the North Augusta Optimist Club. Kicks 99 personalities WB and Pickles hosted a morning fundraiser at Starbucks on Knox Avenue, generating over seven thousand dollars in three hours with help from PCS Nitrogen employees and anonymous donors. Local businesses also contributed, underscoring community support for scholarships, sports, and families in need.
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Local businesses rally to aid Optimist Club kids
Johnson Jewelers pledged half of profits lost after the theft story. WB said Kicks 99 learned of it on Facebook and local outlets. Donations began at the radio station on Monday and expanded to Starbucks with public calls for support. Dyer Kia of Augusta challenged others to give, highlighting shared concern for children.
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