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Senior Editor The donations will support the work of 20 child development non-profit organizations in their efforts to meet an increased level of need.
Hannaford Supermarkets has announced a new round of donations designed to support education.
The food retailer and the Hannaford Charitable Foundation earmarked $400,000 in donations to support virtual learning and after-school programs for families throughout New England and New York impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The donation will support the work of 20 child development non-profit organizations in their efforts to meet an increased level of need and provide expanded childcare programs to families during the pandemic, including full-day remote learning centers for students while their caregivers are at work.
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The effort is made possible by donations from readers, businesses and organizations.
The newspaper works with several nonprofit organizations to deliver toys, books and, of course, smiles to those in need in the region. The United Way of Central Massachusetts is a main partner in the effort.
This year, T&G Santa will connect with children through the following agencies: Catholic Charities of Southbridge; the state Department of Mental Health; the Devereux Foundation; the Devereux School; the Gardner Community Action Committee; Rainbow Child Development Center; Salvation Army branches in Worcester, Fitchburg and Milford; WHEAT Community Services in Clinton, and Winchendon Community Action Committee.