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The Day 'Fore Thanksgiving

November 23^rd, 2016

By Erik Keener

Twas the day ‘fore Thanksgiving, and all through UCOM

The pantry was buzzing, twas less than quite calm

The boxes were packed, with turkeys and stuffing

All set to be driven, by drivers a rushing.

The shelves...

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Our Cup Runneth Over... Sometimes.

September 7^th, 2016

By Erik Keener

Yesterday, following the long holiday weekend, UCOM received a tremendous bounty of donations. Food donations streamed into the pantry throughout the day. Thousands of pounds of produce, baked goods, canned products, and consumers goods made their way through our receiving...

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In Blessing we are Blessed

December 17^th, 2015

Guest Blog:

UCOM Asset Based Community Deveopment Manager
BettyBeth Johns

As I worked through their grocery order in the food pantry, Mrs. would say things like, “put that cake back but don’t tell my husband. He loves...

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The Day 'Fore Thanksgiving

November 23rd, 2016

By Erik Keener

Our Cup Runneth Over... Sometimes.

September 7th, 2016

In Blessing we are Blessed

December 17th, 2015

Guest Blog:

UCOM Asset Based Community Deveopment Manager BettyBeth Johns

November 23^rd, 2016

September 7^th, 2016

December 17^th, 2015

UCOM Asset Based Community Deveopment Manager
BettyBeth Johns