United Way Kicks Off 'Feed Lake County' With Some Can-Do
Local businesses used more than 4,000 pounds of donated food to build can sculptures in Great Lakes Mall
Three sculptures made of canned vegetables, boxed pasta and other nonperishable foods stand in the concourse by the Dillard's women's store in Great Lakes Mall. But the tulip, Easter egg and lighthouse aren't just intimations of spring. It's a reminder that the annual United Way Feed Lake County food drive has kicked off once again. Three local businesses -- Marous Brothers, Winter Equipment and Avery Dennison -- donated 4,533 pounds of food to the drive. Then they used them to build the food structures that are in the mall. The works of art (and charity) will stand as reminders until the end of month. More than 45 companies have already signed to hold their own food drives, United Way of Lake County President Deborah Foley said. The …
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