Nine local organizations received 275 hams to share with families in need this holiday season as part of Fresno State’s seventh annual Helping Hams campaign.

The organizations picked up the hams on Dec. 11 at the Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market with assistance from Associated Students, Inc.

The campaign ran Oct. 30 through Dec. 5 and raised $8,250, exceeding its goal of $7,500 to purchase 250 hams.

The largest contribution was a $2,500 donation from RCO Ag Credit, Inc., an agriculture finance company based in Fresno. The organization has been the primary supporter of the campaign for the past six years.

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