HAMILTON, Ohio —

With the future of federal food assistance uncertain, Hamilton resident Rose Hurley has organized a cardboard box collection campaign, with an emphasis on donated food and personal care items.

Hurley's effort underscores Hamilton's reputation as a community that takes care of its own. That approach is on display this weekend at multiple businesses, including Municipal Brew Works. Advertisement

Jim Goodman from Municipal Brew Works said, "Hamilton is on the rise. But I think it's important if you're on the rise, you have to be on the rise for everyone. You can't leave folks behind."

This cardboard box filled with donated food and personal care perfectly illustrates Goodman's point.

Goodman added, "Our federal government right now is failing us. But that doesn't mean t

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