Local farmers are pitching in to help feed needy families in the metro area this holiday season. About 42,000 pounds of potatoes were delivered to the Salvation Army Distribution Center. The potatoes will be put into boxes as part of the Army's Christmas Food Basket project, which helps feed Kansas City families during the holiday season.

The donation from the Hahn Potato Company and other local farmers will go into more than 4,500 baskets. The remainder will be used to feed the needy through the rest of the years. On Saturday, the Salvation Army will be preparing the baskets and wrapping gifts.

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