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ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS — As the holiday season approaches and federal government assisted food benefits remain uncertain, there are many people in the Rochester area who are struggling to make ends meet.

To help ease the burden, the mayors and city councils from Rochester and Rochester Hills are organizing the Hometown Harvest, a friendly food drive competition, to support the Neighborhood House.

Residents of both cities are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items — for people as well as pets — at designated drop-off locations in the lobby areas of the respective city hall buildings throughout Dec. 1.

Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett said the food drive is a chance to demonstrate the generosity of the Rochester Hills community while supporting Neighborho

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