As CORA Food Pantry holds its annual Holiday Food Drive, Executive Director Melissa Driver Beard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to talk about the local need during the holiday season and the pantry’s upcoming Turkey Tuesday.

 

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