The Fall River Prince Henry Society is kicking off their annual food drive to help bring some holiday joy to local needy families as more people are struggling to put food on the table.

“Across the nation, federal cuts and the shutdown are impacting programs like food stamps that help many feed their families. In the SouthCoast, the need has always been there, but this year it is growing as federal assistance and local donations go down. You can help fill this need,” said Prince Henry Society officials in a press release.

The Society has partnered up with four Fall River businesses that will be accepting non-perishable food donations through Tuesday, Nov. 18.

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