Austin Birk completed his Eagle Scout project and collected 580 pounds of food for Hope Children's Home. He built a canned goods dispenser and toy kitchen also. Thank you to the community for generously supporting the canned food drive. Thank you to Pocahontas Lumber for donating supplies. Thank you to Roy's Tire, Elite Travel, MedAssets and St Paul Lutheran Church for serving as collection sites.
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