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Tomblin provides progress report on relief efforts

Tomblin, Acting Governor Earl Ray

By Beth Vorhees

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July 4, 2012 · Food pantries are being restocked. On Tuesday, Gov. Tomblin and his wife Joanne held a food drive in front of the state capitol in Charleston. Donors lined up early to donate a bag of food or a whole trunk load. That’s where we caught up with the governor for a progress report on relief efforts.

 

The non-perishable food will be donated to the Mountaineer and Huntington Food Banks which will be distributed to local food pantries in 50 of the state’s 55 counties.

 

The food drive continues on Kanawha Boulevard at the state capitol on July 4th.  Needed items include: Canned fruits 

Canned vegetables 

Canned meats (chicken, tuna, salmon) 

Canned soups (with pop tops) 

Beef stew 

Peanut butter 

Dry cereals 

Oatmeal 

Cream of wheat 

Baby food/formula 

 

In addition, Volunteer West Virginia is accepting monetary donations to further support the food drive. Monetary contributions should be written out and addressed to: Volunteer West Virginia Food Drive and sent to 710 Central Avenue in Charleston, 25302. 

  

The governor has made 25 thousand dollars available from his contingency fund for the food bank.  In addition, American Electric Power has donated ten thousand dollars, First Energy five thousand and other local businesses and organizations have also donated food, water and cash. 

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