Mount Vernon claimed the trophy in the fourth annual Food Pantry Challenge against Winnsboro during the Oct. 23 rivalry football game, but both communities came away winners in the fight against hunger. The Community Food Bank of Franklin County collected 16,703 items, while the Winnsboro Community Resource Center and Food Pantry brought in 12,110. Winnsboro schools contributed 6,475 items, with kindergarteners leading the way with 1,346. Community donations added another 5,635 items to Winnsboro’s total. Pictured from left are Mount Vernon representative Len Lowry, Winnsboro board member Nan Saucier and Winnsboro pantry board President Eric Peterson.