As concerns grew over food insecurity during what became the longest government shutdown in United States history, members of a local church took it upon themselves to help out in a major way.

The Cranberry Community United Presbyterian Church gathered more than 2,100 pounds of food for local families facing food insecurity.

Through its Share the Harvest Food Bank initiative, families involved in the church’s Christian-based preschool program contributed more than 1,200 pounds, while congregation members added another 900 pounds.

“There is food insecurity in our communities and it’s really exciting to see how others stepped up in such a big way to provide food for people who are in need,” said church member Cindy Miller, who helped organize the drive.

The food was weighed Sunday mornin

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