WKVT and Latchis Arts will hold the 7th annual “Load the Latchis” food drive Thursday, August 10.

From 6:00am to 6:00pm, volunteers will be on Flat Street outside the Latchis Building for curbside drop-off of food and monetary donations, which help stock the Groundworks Collaborative food shelf.

Last year’s event placed a full bag of groceries on each of the 750 seats inside the main theater of the Latchis and raised more than $2,000. Suggested items to donate include such non-perishable items as peanut butter, tuna fish, pasta, boxed meals, canned meats, fruits, and vegetables, as well as hygiene products and diapers.

In addition to non-perishable food this year Load the Latchis’ event would like to concentrate on fresh foods.  If you know of people that glean or are in a position to offer extra vegetables from you garden we will be excepting that as well.  If you have any questions about getting involved or donating please call WKVT at 802-254-2343.

MANY THANKS TO THE FOLKS THAT MAKE THIS POSSIBLE: THE RICHARDS GROUP, RIVER VALLEY CREDIT UNION, NORTHEAST HOME LOAN, RIVER GALLERY SCHOOL, ECHO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, DEAD RIVER COMPANY, BRATTLEBORO SAVINGS AND LOAN, BRATTLEBORO FOOD CO-OP, SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAINING and BAYSTATE FINANCIAL