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United Way hosts first meal kit volunteer session

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Some of the donated food that will be used for the United Way Meal Prep Kits.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- With SNAP suspensions potentially coming into play at the beginning of November, United Way is set to kick off its first Caring Connection volunteer session today.

Meal kits will be prepared for those who may be potentially impacted by the government shutdown. The kits will include common household items to make meals such as tuna casserole and chicken tacos.

The volunteer session will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, and from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, at the United Way Agencies located at 118 S. 5th St.

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Patrick Holleron joined News-Press NOW as a multimedia journalist and anchor in February 2025. Prior to coming to Missouri, Patrick had lived in a many different states including New Jersey, Ohio, Florida, Washington, and Arizona.

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