The South Scottsdale Ministerial Group in which Rev. Carol Reynolds of Scottsdale Congregational UCC participates is sponsoring another food drive to benefit Scottsdale Seniors and Vista del Camino Food bank.

Saturday and Sunday April 25-26, 10 AM-2 PM.

Drive through and drop items in bins at three locations:

First Baptist Church of Scottsdale 7025 E. Osborn Road, 85251

Shepherd of the Desert Church 9590 E. Shea Blvd, 85260, and

Pinnacle Presbyterian Church 25150 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255.

Immediate need: Canned Soup and Canned Corn. Personal Protective Equipment: hand sanitizer, surgical masks, disposable sanitizing wipes. Other items: sunscreen, lip balm, socks, t-shirts, sandals, and basic clothing, plastic utensils and food items not requiring a stove top or can opener for people experiencing homelessness.

Only NON-Perishable food items can be accepted. No citrus please

Items needed: Canned soups, peanut butter, canned corn, dry or canned beans, cereal and boxed prepared meals, such as mac and cheese and Hamburger Helper. Pet food (dog and cat) and various toiletries are also needed: toilet paper, paper towels, tissue, deodorant, shampoo, soap, dish soap, and dental hygiene products.

Cash donations help the food bank purchase most needed items at a discounted, bulk rate. Cash donations can be made at scottsdalecommunitypartners.org/donate/ or checks made out and sent to Scottsdale Community Partners at 7700 E. Roosevelt St Suite #107, Scottsdale, AZ 85257