Food Drive, January 17

A food drive on Saturday, January 17 will collect non-perishable food items and personal care products to keep shelves stocked at the Weston Food Pantry.

Members of the Kiwanis Club and the Weston High School Key Club will be stationed at the Weston Shopping Center from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm to accept donations. Cash donations and Venmo payments are also welcome and helpful.

The food pantry, operated by volunteers, aims to help neighbors in need and make sure no one in town goes hungry. In general, items needed include non-perishable unexpired foods, pet food, toiletries, household products, and cleaners. As examples:

• Canned fish and meat, such as tuna, salmon, chicken, and ham.
• Breakfast food such as oatmeal, cereal, pancake mix, and syrup.
• Drinks: apple juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water.
• Paper towels and toilet paper.
• Shampoo and conditioner.
• Toothpaste and toothbrushes.
• Laundry detergent.
• All-purpose cleaners.
• Cat and dog food.