ANGOLA, N.Y. — A haunted house in Angola is turning Halloween scares into community care by collecting canned goods for families in need, as a pause to SNAP benefits looms.

Kevin Donovan, owner of the Ever Haunt Haunted House, offered $5 off admission for every 5 canned goods visitors brought in.

The promotion is intentionally timed to coincide with a critical period, as SNAP benefits will not be issued starting November 1.

"Right now, there are families in need of food. We know that, and when there is somewhere we can help, we're there," Donovan said. “Hopefully, we can make an impact.”

The haunted attraction is matching all donations made this Halloween, with the proceeds going to Operation Good Neighbor, a local food pantry that has seen unprecedented demand.

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