WV National Guard shares food distribution hours for this weekend
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — In coordination with local partners, the West Virginia National Guard is helping to distribute food across the state and has released times and locations for where those in need can get some.
In a release, the National Guard shared a list of locations and hours for various food banks and pantries that are open over the weekend of Nov. 1-2.
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