Those attending the Missouri State Fair will be able to help fight hunger statewide and reduce their fair admission fee, as well.
The Missouri Farmers Care Food Drive, sponsored by Ford Motor Co., is set for Aug. 16. Fairgoers can bring canned food items to any Missouri Ford dealership through Aug. 15; each can of food is good for a coupon worth $1 off admission to the fair on Tuesday, Aug. 16.
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