American Legion post collecting food for Crestview residents

CRESTVIEW — American Legion’s James McCollough Post 395 members, in conjunction with Crestview Sharing and Caring, recently kicked off a food drive.

The group seeks the public's help in collecting 250 pounds of food a month through 2013. The items will be distributed to needy Crestview residents.

Types of nonperishable foods wanted are canned meats, canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, shelf-stable meals, pasta, rice and cereals.

Drop off donations 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at 2260 S. Ferdon Blvd., Unit 35.

Contact Robert Williams, food drive coordinator, at 682-0287 for more details.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: American Legion post collecting food for Crestview residents