HUTCHINSON — Reno County Emergency Medical Services is teaming up with The Salvation Army to help families in need this holiday season through its annual “Fill the Ambulance” Food Drive, set for Nov. 14 and 15 at Dillons Marketplace.

EMS crews will be parked outside the store at 3200 Plaza East Drive, collecting non-perishable food items to fill Christmas food boxes distributed to Reno County families.

Organizers are asking community members to donate staple holiday items, including:

Reno County EMS officials say the event is an opportunity for families to spread hope during the holiday season by helping ensure local households have what they need for Christmas meals.

The collected food will go directly into the Salvation Army’s holiday food boxes, which support individuals and families across Reno County.

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 </figure>MARC JACOBS Hutch PostHUTCHINSON — Reno County Emergency Medical Services is teaming up with The Salvation Army to help families in need this holiday season through its annual “Fill the Ambulance” Food Drive, set for Nov. 14 and 15 at Dillons Marketplace.EMS crews will be parked outside the store at 3200 Plaza East Drive, collecting non-perishable food items to fill Christmas food boxes distributed to Reno County families.<figure>
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 </figure>The drive runs:<ol>
 <li>Friday, Nov. 14 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.</li><li>Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.</li>
 </ol>Organizers are asking community members to donate staple holiday items, including:<ol>
 <li>Canned corn</li><li>Canned green beans</li><li>Boxed mashed potatoes</li><li>Boxed stuffing mix</li><li>Brownie mix</li><li>Gravy or gravy mix</li>
 </ol>Cash donations will also be accepted.Reno County EMS officials say the event is an opportunity for families to spread hope during the holiday season by helping ensure local households have what they need for Christmas meals.The collected food will go directly into the Salvation Army’s holiday food boxes, which support individuals and families across Reno County.

Reno County EMS to hold 'Fill the Ambulance' food drive