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September Wishlist

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Watercolor pumpkin and sunflower poster listing September wishlist: soup, pasta/rice sides, Chef Boyardee, granola/protein bars, food bank website

Happy September!

This month our most needed items are:

Soups
Pasta/Rice Sides
Chef Boyardee
Protein/Granola Bars

With how busy things have been, EVERY little bit helps,

Feel free to drop off or send through the Amazon link below!

Thank you for all of your support!

You can find our Amazon Wishlist HERE

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