Wendy Harper/MDN Souris Valley United Way representatives, from left to right, Kathryn Aubol, office manager; Ronda Rensvold, program coordinator; Heidi Llewellyn, board member; Christy Miller, executive director; and Emily Lindquist, director of outreach and engagement; stand outside Cash Wise Foods in Minot collecting food donations for SVUW’s Backpack Buddies Program Friday, Aug. 29. SVUW partnered with Cash Wise Foods to collect food and donations during the Backpack Buddies Food Drive. The effort supports local students in need by providing meals for weekends and school breaks, helping ensure children have consistent access to nutritious food when school is not in session.

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