The "Emergency of Hunger" food drive involving pubic service professionals and Rotary Clubs from five towns proceeded more than 38,000 items donated to local food banks.
According to organizers, a total of 38,309 food items were collected in Vernon, Enfield, South Windsor, Windsor and Manchester.
Check, gift card and cash donations totaled $24,143, organizers said.
Donated turkeys totaled 596, organizers said.
The five-year total for the program stands at 147,000 food items, $96,186 in donations and 4,710 turkeys, organizers said.
Locally, the Hockanum Valley Community Council benefits from the drive.
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