HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Midwest Superstore's 16th annual Stuff the Trucks food drive is set for today, Friday, Nov. 13, at Dillons Marketplace on 30th Avenue in Hutchinson, with donations benefiting the Reno County Food Bank ahead of the holiday season.
The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with community members encouraged to purchase and donate nonperishable food items to help stock the food bank's shelves as the holidays approach.
Shoppers can pick up flyers at the store listing items needed by the food bank. Dillons will also offer special promotions on select grocery items to encourage donations.
Organizers hope to build on the success of last year's event, which collected approximately 3,000 pounds of food, filling four trucks provided by Midwest Superstore. The drive also raised $770 in monetary donations.
This year's event has already received a boost from Dillons, which contributed $1,500 to support the food drive.
Organizers are hoping to surpass last year's collection totals as they work to provide additional food assistance to Reno County families during the holiday season.
Sponsors include Midwest Ford and Toyota, Eagle Media, Dillons, Jacam Catalyst, Pools Plus and Hog Wild Pit Barbecue participating in the event.
Residents can participate by purchasing items at Dillons Marketplace on 30th Avenue and dropping off their donations at the Stuff the Trucks collection area from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday.