MONESSEN LIBRARY COLLECTING FOOD
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September 2, 2025

MONESSEN LIBRARY COLLECTING FOOD

The Monessen Public Library is collecting non-perishable food items for the Westmoreland County Food Bank during the first two weeks of September. All donated items must be non-perishable, within the expiration date, have the manufacturers label attached, and be free from obvious defects. Items can be dropped off when the library is open. Donors are asked to not place food bank items in the book drop. Submitted

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