Letter Carriers Food Drive brings in more than 26,000 pounds of food

More than 26,000 pounds of food will have been donated to the Samaritan Center in Jefferson City through the annual Letter Carrier's Food Drive, held Saturday, when all donations are collected.

These contributions allow the not-for-profit agency to direct other financial resources to fresh food such as meat and cheese and to other needs, including energy assistance.

The Samaritan Center is a non-denominational interfaith support agency that serves the Mid-Missouri area.

More than 1,100 families are served each month at the fourth largest food pantry in the state in terms of persons served.

Services include food, energy assistance, rent, clothing, prescription assistance, medical, dental, mental health, legal care and tax assistance.