(Michigan City, IN) - People can donate food to the Salvation Army in Michigan City without getting out of their vehicles.

 

A drive-through food drive is planned Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon to help restock food pantry shelves at the organization at 1201 Franklin Street.

 

Major Dale Simmons said he felt such an event the day before the “Big Game” between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles would be a good way to keep the issue of hunger at the forefront.

 

“This year we thought it would good time to remind our community that it takes a village to tackle hunger but we can do it together as a team,” he said.

 

Simmons said people should place donations of food in the trunk of their vehicles so it can be removed by volunteers when they pull up to the back door.

 

“We will remove the donations and close their trunk,” he said.

 

The Salvation Army is seeking donations to help restock food pantry shelves after serving nearly 600 local families with Christmas assistance.   Suggested items for donation are canned fruits and vegetables, spaghetti sauce, cereal, jelly, canned meat, paper products, dish detergent, hygiene products and diapers.

 

Businesses looking to get involved in the effort are invited to contact the Salvation Army at (219) 874-6885.