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OPP host successful food drives

The Grey Bruce OPP recently held two successful food drives.

The food drives were held at two locations in South Bruce Peninsula by the Grey Bruce OPP Auxiliary Unit.

On Saturday November 25, the Grey Bruce OPP Auxiliary Unit conducted a food drive at Foodland in Wiarton, resulting in the collection of $822.55 and 1,064 pounds of food.

The Auxiliary Unit was also at Fretz's Value Mart in Sauble Beach the same day, collecting $373.75 and 612 pounds of food. 

The donations will be provided to the local area food bank.

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