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Shelves are stocked with food at Grace Place’s new pantry, which opened in February. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Shelves are stocked with food at Grace Place’s new pantry, which opened in February. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Made it by Grace

Robbinsville – Grace Place serves 9-out-of-10 people who are experiencing food insecurity in Graham County, but despite the important service it provides, Grace Place itself experiences its own insecurity in the form of funding.
The Great Smokies Health Foundation awarded six county non-profits with grants Friday. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

The Great Smokies Health Foundation awarded six county non-profits with grants Friday. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Six county non-profits awarded grants

Fort Hill – The Great Smokies Health Foundation held a grant awards ceremony last Friday at Robbinsville United Methodist Church.  The following organizations attended at received their grant funds:  * Blue Ridge Bartram Trail was awarded a grant to help with their outdoor youth employment.