Merit Health River Region Hosts Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive to Fight Hunger

2/28/2024

Vicksburg, MS (Feb 28th, 2024) – Merit Health River Region invites community members to join the Merit Health River Region’s efforts to fight hunger by participating in the second annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive benefitting STOREHOUSE Community Food Pantry. Peanut butter is a sought after item for food banks because of its high nutritional value and long shelf life. Yet, it is one of the least donated items. The Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive kicks off on March 4 and will run through March 22.

“We recognize the impact hunger has on an individual’s health and wellbeing, and we want to help those in our community who are struggling with food insecurity,” said David Fox, CEO, of Merit Health River Region. “An estimated 15.1% of people in Warren County are facing food insecurity. Our Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive is a great way to partner with community members to reduce hunger in our area.”

Donations are welcome at the Merit Health River Region front atrium drop-off from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can also make donations to the STOREHOUSE Community Food Pantry on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Additionally, you can drop off donations at the family Medicine and Radiation Oncology clinic during regular clinic hours. For your convenience, you can also donate at Cadence Bank located at 820 South St, Vicksburg, MS 39180, or Delta Bank at 2150 S Frontage Rd, Vicksburg, MS 39180.

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