Delco Hosting Food Drive Saturday In Drexel Hill

DREXEL HILL, PA — The coronavirus pandemic has left numerous people wondering where and how they will get their next meal.

With that in mind, Delaware County is hosting a food drive this weekend.

The county is holding a drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Drexel Hill Middle School, 3001 State Road in Drexel Hill.

Volunteers from local food pantries will collect the donations and distribute them to residents in need throughout the county.

Suggested donations include

• rice
• lentils
• flour
• beans
• cereal
• powdered/evaporated/boxed milk
• oil
• sugar
• salt
• instant coffee
• peanut butter
• canned meat
• canned fish
• canned vegetables
• stews
• cleaning supplies
• personal products
• toothpaste
• feminine hygiene products

The Drexel Hill Middle School food drive will be hosted by Delaware County Council and the Delaware County Department of Human Services, in partnership with U.S. Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, State Sens. Tim Kearney, John Kane, and Amanda Cappelletti, as well as State Reps. Mike Zabel, and Margo Davidson.

Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2021, about 42 million Americans may not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.