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Thursday, January 28, 2021 - 8:50 am POTSDAM – The Potsdam Snack Pack Program recently received a $3,000 grant from the United Way of Northern New York. The funds will be used to purchase food items for more than 300 local students enrolled in the program. Program coordinator Laurell Brault said the grant from United Way “is a big deal and shows that more organizations are recognizing the value of the program. We are excited to partner with United Way because they are committed to supporting the needs of local communities, whether its basic needs such as food, clothin...

A good Samaritan helped feed those who need it most, our children. A member of the Snack Pack Program, that helps feed school children, was picking up food at BJ's Warehouse in Massena, when a man asked what all the food was for. "I told him it was for the Potsdam Central School District students enrolled in the snack pack program. To my surprise, he told the cashier 'I'll pay the bill' and proceeded to give $400 for the groceries," the group shared on Facebook. "What a blessing. So many people care about the young children in our community and want to help in some way. I'm so thankful for th...

A good Samaritan helped feed those who need it most, our children. A member of the Snack Pack Program, that helps feed school children, was picking up food at BJ's Warehouse in Massena, when a man asked what all the food was for. "I told him it was for the Potsdam Central School District students enrolled in the snack pack program. To my surprise, he told the cashier 'I'll pay the bill' and proceeded to give $400 for the groceries," the group shared on Facebook. "What a blessing. So many people care about the young children in our community and want to help in some way. I'm so thankful for th...