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## St. Vincent de Paul: A Penny Challenge That Makes a Difference! 🌟
Hey there, friends! We’ve got an exciting story to share about kindness, teamwork, and making a difference! 💪
The amazing staff at St. Vincent de Paul took on a super fun challenge to see how much spare change they could collect. Guess what? They raised an awesome $200! 🎉 All that change is going to help with a really important cause—the Families Feeding Families food drive run by The Salvation Army Kroc Center. This is such a big deal because it helps restock local food banks and supports families who might be struggling to get enough to eat. 🍽️
### What’s the Big Idea? 💡
The challenge was simple: collect spare change! It was so much fun for everyone involved. “This friendly challenge was not only fun but also reinforced our commitment to serving others,” said Becca Stinson, a social services case manager at St. Vincent de Paul. 🙌 It shows that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in our community.
### How Does This Help?
The money collected goes to buying food for local food banks. These banks then distribute the food to families in need, so they don’t have to worry about their next meal. Imagine how many tummies that $200 can fill! 😊
### Why It Matters ❤️
Helping others is super important, especially when it comes to making sure everyone has enough to eat. Nobody should go hungry, especially kids. When we work together and show kindness, we can solve big problems like poverty and hunger.
### You Can Make a Difference Too! 🌍
Seeing the success of St. Vincent de Paul’s challenge got us thinking... What can YOU do to help? Maybe start your own change collection, volunteer at a local food bank, or even just spread the word about this awesome initiative! Every little bit counts when it comes to helping others. 😊
For more information on how you can support this important cause, you can check out this [article](https://cdapress.com/news/2025/mar/10/stvincentdepaul-change-collection-challenge/) for more details on the Families Feeding Families food drive.
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**Ready to Join the Movement?** 🙋♀️🙋♂️
If you feel inspired to help, why not pitch in? Your donations can make a big difference in fighting hunger in our community. To learn more on how to donate to this wonderful cause, visit the Families Feeding Families page here: [Families Feeding Families](https://www.kroccda.org/fff).
Together, let's make sure every family has the food they need. Thank you to all the staff at St. Vincent de Paul for setting a great example for us all! 💛
#CommunitySupport #FoodDrive #EndHunger #KidsInNeed
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