Canned goods needed for WFTV 9 Family Connection's Summer Food Drive
It's easy to help. Now through June 22, clean out your closets and your pantry and drop off gently used clothes and household items to any Orange or Seminole County Goodwill store location along with canned food items to help provide meals for local families.
The canned goods most in need are canned fruit, veggies, chicken, tuna, soup and ravioli.
For details and to find the nearest Goodwill location, visit 9family.com.
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