(Michigan City, IN) - The Salvation Army of Michigan City is hoping to collect food donations from grocery shoppers.  The annual Stuff-A-Sleigh Food Drive is scheduled next week.

 

People are invited to stop in at Al’s Supermarkets on Franklin Street and Karwick Road to purchase and donate food beginning Wednesday.  The main event will be Saturday, December 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

“The Stuff-A-Sleigh event is a great way to restock our pantry at a time year we could really use the help,” said Major Becky Simmons, who oversees the local Salvation Army with her husband, Major Dale Simmons.

 

Customers can also purchase $7 grocery and meat vouchers to help support the Salvation Army food pantry.

 

The Salvation Army of Michigan City serves an average of 350 families per month or more than 12,000 individuals last year.  The organization also offers a diaper bank, utility assistance and more to those in need in Michigan City.

 

“Every year, we help about 500 families with food and toys for Christmas, and our regular food pantry always seems to be a little busier this time of year,” she said. 

 

For more information, contact the Salvation Army at (219) 874-6885.