At a time when area food pantries are seeing greater demand, the City of Marion is partnering with HACAP Food Reservoir to host a food drive to support those facing food insecurity. Donations will be redistributed to local food pantries by HACAP.
Several City facilities will accept non-perishable food items beginning next week through the end of November.
Donations may be brought to the following locations during normal business hours:
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Thomas Park Administrative and Operations Facility, 343 Marion Blvd.
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Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Ave.
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Marion Police Headquarters, 6315 Hwy 151
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Fire Station No. 1, 100 Irish Dr.
Requested foods include reduced/low sodium canned chicken and/or tuna, whole wheat pasta, brown rice, canned fruits (in juice), no salt added canned vegetables, canned diced tomatoes, reduced/low sodium canned soup, dried beans, nuts and seeds, peanut butter, jasmine and basmati rice, dried fruits, and macaroni and cheese. Please, no glass packaging.