Some of the parish's recently confirmed members will host a drive thru food drive to benefit local food pantries preparing for the fall and winter seasons. The food drive will take place, Saturday, September 26, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the parish. Enter the parking lot on South Main Street, drive to the parish center, leave your nonperishable items outside your car and exit to Summer Street. They will come out and get your donations. Here is a list of needs:

• tea bags (regular, decaf, herbal)

• flour (smaller bags preferred)

• sugar (smaller bags/containers preferred)

• white vinegar (pint-size bottles)

• brownie mix

• juice boxes

• snacks for children

• tuna (solid white in water)

• raisins

• crackers (saltines, Ritz)

• ketchup

• mayonnaise

• peanut butter

• cookies

• pasta (all types, but especially spaghetti)

• shampoo

• conditioner

• body wash

• laundry detergent (unscented preferred)

• dish detergent