Derby drive raises food, gifts, cash valued at $158,562 to help 100 families

 

Nick Hawker, of Monroe, loads a bicycle into a vehicle at the St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Shop and Food Pantry. The nonprofit is distributing food and toys to more than 100 needy Valley families. Melanie Stengel/Register

By Patricia Villers
Register Staff
DERBY — A miracle has happened again.
That was the word Wednesday from St. Vincent De Paul Helping Hands of the Valley director Sandi Bailie as the organization held its annual Christmas food and gift distribution.
Bailie said this year the nonprofit was able to reach its goal of helping more than 100 needy families for the holiday.


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