Can Care-A-Van exceeds collection goal

Donations from across the county total 24,502 lbs

  • Channel 10/11 TV news anchors Taryn and Jon Vanderford (right) interview Hamilton County Food Pantry board member Bruce Ramsour during the annual Can Care-A-Van food drive last week.
    Channel 10/11 TV news anchors Taryn and Jon Vanderford (right) interview Hamilton County Food Pantry board member Bruce Ramsour during the annual Can Care-A-Van food drive last week.

    The Hamilton County Food Pantry (HCFP) saw a strong turnout during the 39th annual Can Care-A-Van last Tuesday. After seven hours of volunteers collecting donations from local organizations and individuals, the food pantry had collected 24,502 pounds of non-perishable foods. The original goal was 20,000 pounds.“People are so generous,” said Judy Salmon, HCFP treasurer. “Everybody showed up.”Can Ca…