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Kelly Creek, Jamie Franklin, Stephanie Leinard, Jane Franklin and Pam Anklam in front of Lovington’s Blessing Box, which is an emergency food pantry. Items are free for those in need.

•June 22, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

Hometown Love, University of Illinois Extension and Christ’s Pantry in Lovington have come together to make a Blessing Box possible. The box is located near the Lovington Community Garden and is stocked with boxed items, canned goods and produce from the Arthur Produce Auction, and eventually, they would like to stock hygienic items.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.