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For Additional Information Contact: Deborah Prihoda Convoy Coordinator (281) 342-3801 Local businesses, churches, and community agencies will unite to bring food and hope to as many as 5,000 children and adults in Fort Bend County. The Convoy of Hope is partnering with numerous businesses, churches, and community agencies who have donated time and resources to host this community outreach event. This all-volunteer outreach includes approximately 700 volunteers who will be on hand to unload the convoy of hope truck, distribute food, and facilitate all outreach programs on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds located on Highway 36 in Rosenberg. The site will open at 10:00 A.M. and continue rain or shine until all of the food has been distributed. Specifically, the carnival-like event will include distribution of 40,000 pounds of food to provide meals to feed thousands of people and will begin with free refreshments, live entertainment, children’s carnival area, medical and dental services, social services, clothing distribution, haircuts and more. No identification is needed. ### **Please visit http://www.fortbendcountynews.info for more information pertaining to local events and updates.**
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