News release
Hays High DECA is excited to return to a traditional food drive that benefits the Community Assistance Center. As a result of COVID protocols and wanting to keep the community as safe as possible, this year's event has been delayed. This year's 2021 food drive will have a few adjustments to the typical Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat event. This year's food drive, Pack the Pantry 2021, will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021, with the collections beginning at 10 am.
Youth and adult volunteers from Hays give of their time to make this food drive a success. To assure residents that the items collected are for the Community Assistance Center, all volunteers will be wearing an identification badge with their group name clearly printed. Please leave items on the porch if donors will not be home or do not want someone ringing the doorbell.
Possible items to donate include canned fruits and vegetables, boxed food items such Hamburger Helper or mac and cheese, jars of baby food, and any non- perishable food items. If you prefer to make a cash donation, volunteers can accept cash or check donations the day of the food drive. Checks are always welcome and can be made payable to the Community Assistance Center and may be mailed to their address at 208 E 12th St. Hays, KS.
The Community Assistance Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that helps Ellis County families & individuals of low or no income, transients, homeless, & disaster victims with food, clothing, and household items. The Community Assistance Center does not receive any federal, state, county or local funds and is funded by donations only.
Any house missed or those living in a rural area may take food items to the Community Assistance Center in Hays located at 12th and Oak until noon November 30, 2021.
Hays High DECA still needs groups and organizations to assist with this year’s collection. Please contact Shaina Prough at Hays High School, 623-2600, if you are interested in helping or need further information.