Boo Squad collecting donations for annual Thanksgiving food drive

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — The Boo Squad returns for its 8th year in an effort to feed families around the Valley, all the while teaching youth a valuable lesson.

The Boo Squad is a volunteer group of children ages 7-13. Its goal is to educate children on teamwork, volunteerism and compassion and teach them that it’s OK to be accepting of and work with others that are different.

This year the squad has partnered with Rulli Bros. in its mission to help families with Thanksgiving meals. To help, you can either donate $62 to feed a family or donate the complete list of items on this shopping list .

Online and check donations will be accepted until Nov. 13. Checks can be addressed to the Spano Foundation at PO Box 735 Youngstown, Ohio.

Food donations will be accepted at the Boardman Rulli Bros. location from 5-7 p.m. on the following days:

• Oct. 17
• Oct. 24
• Nov. 7
• Nov. 14
• Nov. 20

The Boo Squad has fed 922 families to date, setting a record last year with 242 families.

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