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Celebrity Basketball game to benefit veterans pantry

  The Great Lakes Bay Area Celebrity Basketball Game will benefit a Frankenmuth-based non-profit organization this year.

  The Celebrity game will take place Sunday, April 13, beginning at 3pm in the Michigan Lutheran Seminary gymnasium, 2777 Harding Street, in Saginaw.

  Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the I Support the 1% Veteran Food Pantry, located at 154 South Main Street (Suite 7), in Frankenmuth. The pantry is a 501c (3) non-profit organization committed to supporting veterans and active-duty military by providing essential resources through the year-round food pantry.

  “This highly-anticipated event will bring together athletes, media personalities, and local celebrities for a fun and competitive game, all in the spirit of giving back to those who served our country,” Pantry organizer Judy Adams said.

  The pantry operates year-round for veterans and active-duty military members experiencing financial hardships. Many of those are homeless or facing challenges while transitioning to civilian life. ....

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