The Salvation Army says food bank donations are down by about 50 per cent this December. Captain Nancy Braye says after their food hamper campaign, they usually receive non-perishable food items to help restock empty shelves. She says they're hoping for a strong start to the new year. [audio mp3="http://blackburnnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Braye-4-Items-needed.mp3"][/audio] The Salvation Army recently finished distributing over 1,000 food hampers and 800 toy bags to needy families for the holiday season.
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