SHAWNEE, Kan. (KCTV) - Stolen groceries worth $1,600 went to feed hungry families after the recovered items were donated to a local church.

The Shawnee, Kansas, Police Department says two suspects were arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 26, after they pushed a shopping cart full of merchandise out of an Aldi store without paying.

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Officers said they found the stolen meat and groceries inside the suspects’ vehicle during the investigation. Both were arrested, though their names have not been released.

After the stolen items were recovered, investigators noted that they were returned to Aldi. However, instead of restocking the shelves, the food was donated to a local church’s food assistance program.

The donation comes at a crucial t

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