BizBeat: McDonald's holds annual food drive

McDonald's of Jefferson City has an eventful fall season this year with a one-year renovation celebration at the South Ten Mile Road location and the annual Samaritan Center food drive.

McDonald's of Jefferson City began its annual Samaritan Center food drive Friday, and will accept non-perishable food donations in exchange for a coupon for a free large beverage or McCafé coffee through Nov. 9.

Jefferson City McDonald's locations participating in the food drive are:

• 3124 S. Ten Mile Road

• 724 W. Stadium Blvd.

• 1425 Missouri Blvd.

• 815 Eastland Drive

"We are proud to serve our community each and every day, whether it's through our restaurants or when we give back through events such as our fundraisers and annual food drives," said local owner/operator Butch Ruprecht.