BRATTLEBORO — WKVT-FM and Latchis Arts will hold the seventh annual “Load the Latchis” food drive Thursday, Aug. 10.
From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., volunteers will be on Flat Street outside the Latchis Building for curbside drop-off of food and monetary donations, which help stock the Groundworks Collaborative food shelf.
Last year's event placed a full bag of groceries on each of the 750 seats inside the main theater of the Latchis and raised more than $2,000.
Suggested items to donate include such nonperishable items as peanut butter, tuna fish, pasta, boxed meals, canned meats, fruits, and vegetables, as well as hygiene products and diapers, according to a news release.
In addition to nonperishable food, this year's Load the Latchis' event will concentrate on fresh foods. If you know of people who glean, or if you are in a position to offer extra vegetables from your garden, they will be accepting those as well.
If you have any questions about getting involved or donating, call WKVT at 802-254-2343.
WKVT would like to thank the sponsors of this year's event: The Richards Group, River Valley Credit Union, Baystate Financial, Members 1st Credit Union, Brattleboro Food Co-op, Brattleboro Savings and Loan, GS Precision, Northeast Home Loans, World Learning, and River Gallery School.
For more information, visit www.wkvt.com.