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Friday, January 25, 2013  After the holidays, the center needs more donations to help thousands of families

Saturday, October 27, 2012  They were hoping to collect four thousand pounds of food for the Samaritan Center during this year's food drive.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  The Samaritan Center in Jefferson City is celebrating 25 years of service.

Saturday, March 03, 2012  Over 20,00 lbs of food collected this year.

Monday, January 16, 2012  More than $2,000 was raised at the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast earlier this month.

Friday, December 02, 2011  Most organizations only accept new toys so children can wake up on Christmas morning with new presents from Santa Claus.

Saturday, August 06, 2011  In our economy, money's tight and not everyone can afford school supplies in Saturday’s Facebook Story of the Day we found some organizations who are trying to help.

Saturday, May 14, 2011  230,000 letter carriers across America not only delivered the mail Saturday, they also picked up food to Stamp Out Hunger.

Saturday, March 05, 2011  2,500 boy scouts and their leaders from across mid Missouri took part in the "good turn project" Saturday.

Monday, January 17, 2011  Governor Jay Nixon and First Lady Georganne Nixon presented $1,868 to Jefferson City's Samaritan Center Monday morning.

Monday, January 17, 2011  On Monday, members of the government and private citizens will join together to remember the Reverend Martin Luther

Tuesday, December 07, 2010  The Samaritan Center is collecting clothing and non-perishable food items at its location on 1310 East McCarty Street.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010  Monday was the first day of summer, but Mother Nature has been there for some time, and with another week in the 90's ahead, it was the perfect day to give out air conditioners to people in need.