The food pantry at the Salvation Army's Tamaqua Service Center recently received a significant boost, thanks to the efforts of the Army National Guard at the Hometown Armory. The armory collected donations and turned them over to the Salvation Army on East Broad Street. ABOVE: From left, Staff Sgt. Eric Bussman and Sgt. 1st Class Phillip Hansel. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

A donation from the Army National Guard based at the Hometown Army filled the pantry at the Salvation Army's Tamaqua Service Center.