Pantry hands out annual 4th of July picnic baskets About 60 volunteers helped with the effort, including a visit from Uncle Sam

By JAYCE EUSTICE jeustice@shawmedia.com

Hall Township Food Pantry handed out hundreds of picnic baskets to local families Wednesday as part of its annual

Fourth of July distribution. Several years ago, the pantry began the tradition of setting aside the last Wednesday of June for distribution of foods considered picnic fare. About 60 volunteers helped with the effort and the pantry collected basket sponsors, including a visit from Uncle Sam.

The baskets included hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, salads, beans, chips, ketchup, mustard, cheese and pickles, among other items.