ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Harvey Memorial Community Church, 300 Church St. in Bradenton Beach, is conducting a food drive on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Donated food will be delivered to the Roser Food Pantry in Anna Maria for distribution to local residents and employees in need.
According to Roser Food Pantry chairman Jack Brennan, the food pantry currently needs canned chicken, Vienna sausages, Spam and other canned meats. The pantry is already well-stocked with canned tuna. The pantry needs canned fruit but is already well-stocked with canned vegetables.
Brennan said the food pantry can use anything made by Chef Boyardee that comes in a pop-top can, but the pantry is currently well-stocked with boxed pasta, including macaroni and cheese dinners.
The pantry needs Capri Sun juice boxes or pouches, soft drinks, soda, Gatorade and other sports drinks.
Brennan said the Roser Food Pantry also needs paper goods, including paper towels, toilet paper and napkins.
Brennan said the food pantry does not currently need soup, cereal or bottled water.
Those who cannot donate to Saturday’s food drive can always donate food, supplies or financial assistance directly to the Roser Food Bank, 511 Pine Ave. in Anna Maria. The pantry is staffed to receive donations on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to approximately noon.
Food donations can also be made across the street in the Roser Memorial Community Church’s administrative office at 512 Pine Ave. Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. using the Publix shopping cart located near the main door.
For information on how to receive food pantry assistance, or to provide additional support, please call 941-778-0414. You can also visit the Roser Food Pantry online at www.roserchurch.com/food-pantry.
