Supplies at the Food Bank must be maintained, according to the facility’s administrator, Sister Anne Regina Lannon. More than 325 families in southern Madison County were served last year by the Food Bank, including many poor working families, and the demand is expected to be even greater this year, said Lannon. Donations to the food drive will provide Thanksgiving dinner to families in need and stock the pantry for winter, and overflow donations will go to the Madison County Salvation Army as well as the Berea College Non-traditional Student Pantry.

From Sunday through Thursday, Oct. 28-November 1, teams of volunteers will distribute grocery bags to homes throughout the community. Residents are asked to fill the bags with non-perishable food items and leave them on their doorsteps for pick-up on Saturday, Nov. 3, by 9 a.m. Food items most needed are hot and cold cereals, pasta, soup, canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, ramen noodles, flour, rice, canned milk, baby foods, canned meats, tuna, boxed macaroni and cheese, dried beans and legumes. Items that should not be included are canned corn and green beans.

Volunteers, especially teams of three or more with a vehicle and driver, are needed to distribute bags Oct. 28 - Nov.1. Those who can help with this effort should come to the Students for Appalachia office, Bruce Building 2nd floor, Monday - Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The November 3 pick-up day on Saturday will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the TV Lounge of the Alumni Building on Berea College’s campus. Transportation will be provided from there to the Food Bank, where volunteers will work with a pick-up team.

To volunteer, call (859) 985-3935 and ask for Sheila or Betty.