All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Upshur Parish House collecting holiday meal, student break-bag items

The Upshur Parish House is collecting food donations for Holiday Packages and Break Bags to support Upshur County families and students.

The  Upshur Cooperative Parish House announced it is now accepting donations for its Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Packages, as well as Break Bags for Upshur County students.

Donations can be dropped off at Upshur Parish House (68 College Avenue in Buckhannon).

Thanksgiving & Christmas

  • Instant potatoes
  • Stuffing
  • Green beans & corn
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Gravy packets
  • Jiffy pie crust
  • Evaporated milk
  • Canned pumpkin
  • Cake mix & frosting

Break Bags for Students

  • Ramen noodles
  • Canned soup (not condensed)
  • Canned pasta
  • Applesauce cups
  • Individually packaged snacks
  • Instant oatmeal packs
  • Cereal/granola bars
  • Cereal cups

The organization thanked the community for supporting these programs.

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