PERRYVILLE – To raise awareness about food insecurity in Perry County, the University of Missouri Extension Office in Perry County and the Perry County Extension Council are inviting the community to participate in the fourth annual Feeding Perry County Food Drive. The food drive will be held through July 31 with specific nutrient-dense food items and pantry staples being requested each month.
- May – Protein (canned meat, canned or dry bean, nut butters, etc.)
- June – Fruits (canned fruit in water or light syrup, 100% fruit juices, dried or freeze-dried fruit)
- July – Pantry Staples (pasta sauce, canned vegetables, low sodium spices, cooking spray)
All items collected will be distributed to food pantries in Perry County along with simple, healthy recipes to match the donated items. A total of 3450 pounds of food has been collected over the past three years and distributed to local pantries that provide assistance to children, adults, and senior citizens in our community.
All donations may be brought to the Perry County Extension Office located at 321 N Main Street in Perryville during regular business hours (8:00-noon and 12:30-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday).
If you are an individual or business interested in supporting this effort with a monetary donation, please contact the Perry County Extension Office at 573-547-4504.