Hebron Food Pantry READS!
By Amy Rhilinger on October 16, 2025 in Children’s, Community
Join a special event especially for young readers in Kindergarten through 4th grade! This program combines the joy of storytelling with hands-on creativity.
Heather Porecca from the Hebron Food Pantry will share a story about food, kindness, community, and helping others. Then partipants will have fun creating a craft based on the story’s message.
This special evening program is part of the Community Read initiative, encouraging all ages to come together around a shared story and connect through reading. Bring your READS Passport to get a stamp.
Registration is requested but not required.
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