PARSIPPANY — Provident Bank, 401 Smith Road, is conducting a food drive until October 5 to donate to the Parsippany Food Pantry. They are seeking non–perishable food items are always needed and greatly appreciated. Donations from caring individuals help our most needy residents and families here in Parsippany. Individuals and groups such as schools, church groups, clubs, and scouts are welcome to donate.
The current most needed items: Canned goods: fruit, meat, sardines, tuna, salmon, chicken, turkey, and stews; Dry goods: breakfast cereal, rice, pancake mix and fruit; Miscellaneous items: peanut butter, jelly, prepared tomato sauce, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, powdered milk, juice boxes and condiments such as salad dressing, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup and spices; Household items are also appreciated such as: toilet tissue, laundry detergent, bath soap etc.
Supermarket gift cards are also readily accepted.
The Parsippany Emergency Food Pantry is located at the Parsippany Community Center, 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha.