‘Stuff the Truck' to benefit Samaritan Center

Jefferson City's Hy-Vee store presents “Stuff the Truck” to benefit Samaritan Center.

Patrons at Hy-Vee with have the opportunity to support Samaritan Center by purchasing prepackaged bags of pantry items. There are two bags to choose from. The $10 bag contains two cans of vegetables, a can of soup, macaroni and cheese, cereal and diapers. The $5 bag holds baby wipes, peaches, peanut butter and noodles.

Purchased bags will be loaded into a full size tractor trailer, donated by Chet Jac Industries, which will be located in front of the Hy-Vee store.

The event is scheduled for May 22nd-29th. All collected items will be donated to Samaritan Center.

In operation since 1987, the Samaritan Center is a non-denominational interfaith support agency that serves the Mid-Missouri area. More than 1,100 families are served per month. While the Samaritan Center is the fourth largest food pantry in the state in terms of people served, it provides many services beyond food. Additional services provided include, but are not limited to: energy assistance, rent, clothing, prescription assistance, medical, dental, mental health, legal care, and tax assistance.

For further information contact Ben DeFeo at 573-634-7776.