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Rescuing Midland families
With the Ken Smollen Food Appeal close to its fifth birthday, Hannah Cahill spoke to its founder Ken Smollen on the long journey the former Laois Garda has taken in providing food for local families
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Before Ken Smollen began his campaign to tackle food poverty, he was a Garda for over 30 years.
In April of 2012 he retired from Portlaoise Garda Station and shortly afterwards began his mission.