For 37 years, Emmanuel Child Care Center operated out of Emmanuel Church in Rochester, providing infant, toddler, and preschool care to families on the Seacoast. On Aug. 28, the center closed its doors.
According to Pastor John Tate, the childcare program was no longer the best use of the space to meet the community’s needs. Instead, it is going to be home to a growing community food pantry.
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