The Food Bank of Reno County and Eagle Media along with presenting sponsor Midwest Superstore are partnering on a “Stuff the Trucks” food drive today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dillons Marketplace on East Plaza Drive.
Volunteers will be collecting nonperishable items such as canned meats and vegetables, cereal, pasta, rice, peanut butter, and pancake mix.
Kickstarted by a $2,500 donation by Dillons' stores and partner businesses including Friendly Bingo, Hog Wild Pit Barbecue, Pools Plus, and JACAM Catalyst who have already donated $500 toward the effort.
When asked, Angela Penner, the Executive Director of the Reno County, talked about those items always in need. “There's always a need for nonperishable items, so things like canned meats, vegetables, canned fruits, pancake mix, cereal, we're running very low on cereal right now, so that's a great thing, if you can add that, peanut butter and pastas, rice, all of that kind of pantry stable items.
In addition to the ‘Stuff the Trucks” event, you can make a donation each time you head to Dillon’s Marketplace. Donation barrels are in place year-round at the Dillon’s Marketplace for those who wish to give.