By NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Volunteer Center and RSVP are holding a Building to Beat Hunger Food Drive and can construction contest to commemorate the 9-11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.
"This is the second year that we are holding this contest," said Jenna Martin, Assistant Director at The Volunteer Center/RSVP. "It's a chance to help others in tribute to those who were killed or injured, first responders, countless others who served to defend the nation's freedom at home and around the globe. Reno County RSVP is asking others to unite in service through our Building to Beat Hunger event. One of the issues communities face is food security. The donations collected through the event will be donated to the Reno County Food Bank to build up their supplies."
If you have a group of friends or colleagues with cash and creativity, you can help.
"We're just asking that business groups, church groups, clubs, organizations, friend groups, individuals even, can collect non-perishable food items and then build a creation to beat hunger in our community," Martin said.
Email volunteercenter@hutchcc.edu with your group name, contact person and the number in your group, collect the food, build your creation and email a photo in by September 3rd, then deliver the food items to the food bank between 8 a.m. and noon Monday through Friday.
Hutchinson Credit Union was the winner of last year's contest. The entered photos will be voted on at the Volunteer Center's Facebook page to determine the 2021 winner.