What’s Cooking at The Store: October 2024
Join us for a fun conversation with Collen, The Store’s CEO, and Bridget Stangland, a member of our YP Board. Bridget shares how she went from volunteering with The Store to serving on our YP Board and is now a sponsor of one of our families – a crucial need in our efforts to end food insecurity.
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