By TONY GUERRERO
Hays Post
The annual Fill-the-Ambulance food drive in Hays will collect donations to support community members in need.
The annual event, which supports the Community Assistance Center, will be from 2 to 7 p.m. April 4 at both Dillon’s locations on Vine and Hall Street.
Shoppers will be able to select and donate nonperishable food items, such as canned goods, mac and cheese, toothpaste, and shampoo, from a list provided by EMS at the site. Monetary donations will also be accepted.
Ellis County EMS Director Danita Schroeder will also be at the scene to collect donations for lower-income individuals, such as seniors and families with children.
“It’s been increasing every year, and that’s a good thing to see. Everybody’s more giving,” Schroeder said.
Those who cannot donate during the fundraiser can drop off contributions at the Ellis County EMS station, 1105 E. 22nd St., or the Community Assistance Center, 1108 Oak St. in Hays.