Food drive set for Samaritan Center

An interdenominational summer food drive for the Samaritan Center will take place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday and Aug. 7 at the Samaritan Center in Jefferson City.

The Ministerial Alliance has been encouraging citizens to collect baby wipes, hygiene products, nonperishable food items, diapers, paper towels, tissues and monetary donations. The Samaritan Center is in desperate need of all of the items listed and more. There are also volunteers needed as drivers in the pantry and warehouse.

For more information, call the center at (573) 634-7776 or Lyle at (573) 635-7131.