Farm Bureau holds annual food drive
The annual Washington County Farm Bureau food drive is underway, and organizers are trying to increase last year’s collection total for the more than 25,000 county residents the Greater Washington County Food Bank has labeled “food insecure.”
Last year, 13,900 pounds of food was collected by the bureau. Organizers want to reach at least 14,000 pounds this year.
As in years past, food, personal care items, cleaning supplies and paper goods donated locally will go to the local food pantry, saving on transportation costs.
There will again be competitive elements. Libraries participating in the drive will vie for a cash prize, and 4-H clubs will also try to out-do each other.
“We’re encouraging people to buy local,” said Don Carter of the farm bureau.
The drive continues through March 31. Donated food must not be past its best-by or use-by date.
Local collection sites include:
Canonsburg Food Pantry
Frank Sarris Library
Bahr Hardware
North Strabane Township building
North Strabane Township Volunteer Fire Department
Cecil Township
Jeffrey’s Pharmacy
Quality Quick Printing
Wesbanco, Southpointe office only
Finleyville Food Pantry
Trax Farms
McDonald Food Pantry
Heritage Library
McDonald Giant Eagle
Midway Borough Building
Midway Volunteer Fire Department
Hickory Subway
Hickory Dollar General
Peters Township
Life Line Therapy, Water Dam Commons
Peters Township Public Library
Goodwill
Sun Chevy
Miller’s Ace Hardware
Peters Township Volunteer Fire Department
Heisler’s Market