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January 19, 2022 Staff Hometown Appeals

From Saline Area Social Service—

Are you able to donate food to help fill the pantry this week? Here are priority items at SASS for the upcoming week:

- Honey
- Spaghetti-Os
- Taco shells
- Shelf-stable salsa

Thank you for your help!

— Donation Drop-off Hours —

- Monday— 10:00am-6:00pm
- Tuesday— 10:00am-12:00pm
- Wednesday— 10:00am-12:00pm
- Thursday— 10:00am-2:30pm
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday— Closed

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