Hillgrove junior creates “Express Food Boxes” to help families in need

Brandon King, a junior at Hillgrove High School and an Eagle Scout candidate, is taking meaningful action to support families experiencing food insecurity – one box at a time.

For his Eagle Scout project, King collected, sorted and packaged 1,700 nonperishable food items, ultimately assembling 40 “Express Food Boxes” for individuals and families seeking emergency food assistance at The Center for Family Resources in Marietta.

“I heard about The Center for Family Resources while researching food pantries,” King said. “After calling them, I felt it was the best place to donate because they were excited to accept the boxes and help distribute them to families in need.”…

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