Countywide organization collects for food pantries

JACKSON COUNTY -- The Jackson County Partnership Initiative is holding a holiday food drive through Wednesday. Residents, churches, community groups, schools, civic and professional organizations and businesses are asked to donate items for local food pantries.

Fire departments are drop-off points for donations. The four cities will be accepting donations at their central fire stations only.

Items needed: Brown Sugar, mayonnaise, ketchup, olive oil, black pepper, garlic powder, meat tenderizer, Ziploc bags, aluminum foil, five-compartment trays, plastic spoons and forks, dinner napkins, paper towels, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, brooms and cleaning supplies.

For details, call Monica Cooper, 324-3577.

This story was originally published December 16, 2015 at 6:07 PM with the headline "Countywide organization collects for food pantries ."