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West Hartford Food Pantry Running Low On Several Items

Several specific items are needed at the West Hartford Food Pantry.

Peanut butter and pasta sauce are needed at the West Hartford Food Pantry.
Peanut butter and pasta sauce are needed at the West Hartford Food Pantry. (Chris Dehnel/Patch)

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Officials for the West Hartford Food Pantry this week issued a plea for some specific items.

Currently the food pantry is "especially low" on

  • Spaghetti
  • Psta sauce
  • Peanut butter
  • Fruit/applesauce
  • Tuna
  • Rice

"Consider picking up an item the next time you shop," officials from the food pantry said in a June 5 Tweet to the community.

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The food pantry is always in need of gluten free, low sugar, and low sodium items, officials said.

For more information on the West Hartford Food pantry pick here.

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This story is part of Patch's new partnership with Feeding America. Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2020, more than 54 million Americans will not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.

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