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BW Rotary supports CAB with food drive

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BLYTHEWOOD – Members of the Blythewood Rotary Club held a food drive for Christian Assistance Bridge (CAB) on Thursday, Aug. 11 from 7:30 a.m. until 9 a.m.. Besides food donations, the club received almost $1,000 in monetary donations for CAB.

The mission of Christian Assistance Bridge, a service agency located at 126 Blythewood Road in Blythewood, is to provide hope and support to those in need by offering basic necessities. CAB offers emergency assistance for areas like utilities, rent, food, medication, transportation and traveler’s aid, to residents in Blythewood and surrounding communities. The agency is a collaborative effort of area churches, individuals and support organizations. CAB currently serves residents of zip codes 29016 (Blythewood), 29229 (Northeast Columbia) and 29130 (Ridgeway).

To donate to CAB, visit christianassistancebridge.com. Check CAB’s Facebook page (@ChristianAssistanceBridge) for updates on current needs at the food pantry.

The Blythewood Rotary meets Thursday mornings at Columbia Country Club, 135 Columbia Club Drive W in Blythewood. Coffee and fellowship starts at 7:15 breakfast is served at 7:30 and the meeting begins at 7:45.