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		<title>Holiday giving</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The holidays are a time of receiving, but they are also a time for remembering those who are in need. They are definitely a time of giving. Interested in improving the school system in Leominster? A classroom has a call out for investment in their students&#8217; library. Any amount can be donated, and they are looking [...]]]></description>
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<p>The holidays are a time of receiving, but they are also a time for remembering those who are in need. They are definitely a time of giving.</p>
<p>Interested in improving the school system in <a id="aptureLink_clYDQlIzru" href="http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=331226&amp;verify=-652980311&amp;utm_source=api&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_content=bodylink&amp;utm_campaign=2dh64gpr">Leominster? A classroom</a> has a call out for investment in their students&#8217; library. Any amount can be donated, and they are looking for a total of less than $300 to buy a set of Roald Dahl and Beverly Cleary books.</p>
<p>Looking for Toys For Tots locations? Here is all of the local information you need- from the hub in <a id="aptureLink_Cs1BMoAeap" href="http://toysfortotsma.org/">Devens, MA</a>.</p>
<p>Times are hard for many people. If you find yourself in need of assistance, you can call Project Bread to find a local food pantry. YOU DO NOT NEED TO APPLY <a id="aptureLink_jGLXqiCNxf" href="http://www.projectbread.org/site/PageServer?pagename=end_foodsourcehotline">if you need help. Here</a> is their site, or call 1-800-645-8333.</p>
<p>To donate: <a id="aptureLink_iGyF7umS6b" href="http://devenspantry.org/cms/index.php?layout=main&amp;cslot_1=2">Loaves and Fishes in Devens, MA</a> has a specific list of items needed. They serve Ayer, Devens, Groton, Harvard, Littleton, and Shirley but if you are from a different town the list is helpful for shopping more locally:</p>
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<li>Flavored rices</li>
<li>&#8220;Helpers&#8221; (Hamburger, Tuna)</li>
<li>Instant Potatoes</li>
<li>Baked Beans</li>
<li>Cereal</li>
<li>Pasta sauce</li>
<li>Diced tomatoes</li>
<li>Tomato products</li>
<li>Canned vegetables</li>
<li>Diapers</li>
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<p>You can check out either the Project Bread site or the Loaves and Fishes site to donate.</p>
<p>Happy Holidays to everyone!</p>


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