The Christmas giving season is approaching, but one local organization depends on people's giving spirit all year round. The Litchfield Food Pantry started in 1985 to help needy families in the Litchfield School District. Food Pantry Treasurer Dorothy Ernst says they accept monetary or non-perishable food donations including items such as boxed macaroni and cheese, instant mashed potatoes, canned vegetables and soup, cereal, pasta, bar soap and dish soap. Anyone can drop off donations at the food pantry located at 102 South Montgomery in Litchfield. The pantry is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 until 2:30pm. Ernst says donations can also be taken to any church in Litchfield and they will see that the food pantry receives them. For more information about the Litchfield Food Pantry, contact Dorothy Ernst at 324-4264.

Thomack 12/1/15