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West Deptford dodgeball tournament raises over $5,000 to fight hunger

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The South Jersey Dream Center hosted its fourth annual Dodge Hunger Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday.

WEST DEPTFORD -- More than 80 dodgeball players teamed up to knock out hunger on Saturday afternoon.

The South Jersey Dream Center hosted its fourth annual Dodge Hunger Dodgeball Tournament on the basketball courts at RiverWinds Community Center.

The tournament is held to raise awareness and funds in the fight against hunger in South Jersey. All money raised goes to the Dream Center, which provides food and clothing to South Jersey residents in need.

The tournament was open to all ages, with kids, teens and adult divisions.


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While the tournament is designed to dodge hunger, the event also helps to provide clothing, opportunities and supportive services to South Jersey residents.

The fundraiser called on local businesses, families and dodgeball players to help raise more than $5,000 during this year's tournament to help put food on the table for families in South Jersey.

For more information on the South Jersey Dream Center Food Pantry, visit southjerseydreamcenter.org.

Joe Warner may be reached at jwarner@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @JoeWarnerPhoto. Find the South Jersey Times on Facebook.


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