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How healthy is a food drive diet?

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October 24, 2011 Health and Science

Marion County residents have come together to feed the hungry in their community with a county-wide food drive. But as WUFT-FM’s Tori Petry reports, there may be more to a food drive than just filling shelves.

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Marion County Commissioner Mike Amsden spearheaded the “Bring the Harvest Home” food drive to respond to the county’s high need.  Interfaith Emergency Services, the Salvation Army and Brother’s Keeper benefit from the drive.

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Ethan is a journalist at WUFT News. He's a Pennsylvania native who found a home reporting Florida's stories. Reach him by emailing emagoc@wuft.org or calling 352-294-1525.

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