The Merrimack Valley Food Bank, Inc. will begin a week-long Neighborhood Food Drive today September 15th.

The organization has announced: “At this time, the Food Bank, as well as most of our member agencies, struggle to keep enough non-perishable food on their shelves to feed the neediest populations in Greater Lowell, the Merrimack Valley, North Shore and Southern New Hampshire. The Pantry Raid helps us replenish items here at the Food Bank until the generous holiday donations arrive.”

“You may volunteer in the following ways:

Between Saturday, September 15th and Thursday, September 20th (may be done in the evening and on the weekend) Distribute empty bags, with flyers attached, to homes in the Highlands and Belvidere sections of Lowell (maps will be provided)

Saturday, September 22nd, between 9:00am–1:00pm. Pick up full bags from the homes that you distributed the empty bags to and deliver them to our food bank truck (located in strategic locations in the neighborhoods)”

“If you are unable to participate in this event, then consider conducting a food drive at your place of work, worship or at an upcoming celebration with family and friends. During the holiday seasons we appreciate receiving donations (beginning in September) of frozen turkeys, canned or frozen hams and all the fixings for a nice Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Call us and we’ll email you a Holiday Flyer with suggested items to post at work or where you worship. ”

You may call (978) 454-7272 or visit the Merrimack Valley Food Bank’s website at [1] www.mvfb.org.

Also, to contribute to this organization, please click on the Charity - FirstGiving link above. Thank you for any support.