MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
Community members helped collect thousands of pounds of food during a special food drive Friday at the Dillons Marketplace on East 30th Avenue in support of the Food Bank of Reno County.
During the event, shoppers and volunteers donated 2,418 pounds of food along with $778 in monetary contributions to help stock the shelves at the Food Bank’s newly opened location.
The food drive was held in partnership with Dillons as part of the celebration of the Food Bank’s new facility and its expanded ability to serve Reno County residents experiencing food insecurity.
Dillons also helped launch the effort with a $20,000 donation, providing a significant boost to the Food Bank’s mission of providing meals and essential groceries to individuals and families throughout the community.
Organizers said the food and financial donations will help the Food Bank continue meeting the needs of local residents by supplying pantry staples and other essential grocery items.