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The United Way Day of Caring is an annual tradition for Robeson County 4-H and this year was no

different.  This years event focused on one major project, a canned food drive.  Pulling from all corners of the county a goal of 20,000 pounds of food was set.  The day before the official day the county employee donation was weighed and came in at just under 13,000 pounds.  Inspirational Youth Leaders 4-H clubs donation came in right at 60 pounds of food.  Food was collected from a variety of sites, donated from Campbell's Soup, and was picked up by postal workers the day after the official day of caring.  Overall the goal was reached and surpassed.  All the food donated will go to the Robeson County Church and Community Center where it will be distributed to local families in need.

In addition to the canned food drive the third annual knit in took place at the Robeson County Church and Community Center.  More than 50 items were created that day.  Some of the items will be donated to patients at the Gibson Cancer Center, others will be donated to the hospital for new born babies.

 
Of course our favorite part of the day is the annual flower planting at Southeastern Hospice House.  The Dirty Rascal Junior Master Gardener 4-H Club members plant Ann area each year with flowers to brighten the lives of patients and their families in an outdoor garden area. This year an anonymous donor gave the flowers that were planted.  With the help of Master Gardeners it was quick work and a lot of fun that we hope will brighten the days of those who deserve some sunshine.  Once again showing that Robeson County 4-H lives united by caring about our community.