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Taste Of Hoosick Will Benefit HACA Food Pantry

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Sample some of the area’s finest cuisine on Sunday, September 20, from 4 to 7 pm at the Hoosick Falls Country Club for the benefit of the food pantry run by the Hoosick Falls Church Association.
The Honorary Committee for the event is Dianne Hosterman, Susan Bouplon, Steve Marking, Matt Monahan, Village of Hoosick Falls Mayor, and Marilyn Douglas, Town of Hoosick Supervisor.
The food pantry served 3,428 individuals in 2008, which represented a 19 percent increase over 2007. The

Food pantry volunteer Allison Pine notes that the challenging economic times have put extra demand on the food pantry and that food and funding are always needed.
Food pantry volunteer Allison Pine notes that the challenging economic times have put extra demand on the food pantry and that food and funding are always needed.

number of families seeking service in 2008 totaled 267, including 347 children, 504 adults and 37 elderly.
Area restaurants are invited to attend the event and showcase their specialty. If you are interested in participating or would like to be a sponsor for the event, please contact Susan Bouplon at 686-7998, Diane Hosterman at 686-5310 or Marilyn Douglas at 686-9707. The committee notes that we have many blessings as a community, and we hope you will partner with us in assisting those who are less fortunate.