DOTHAN: Seven Wiregrass Mardi Gras societies are joining forces today through 3:30 p.m. for “Fill the Float,” a community food drive benefiting the Wiregrass Area Food Bank. Residents, businesses, and organizations are encouraged to bring nonperishable food donations to the Mardi Gras float parked in the Dothan Civic Center parking lot.
Participating groups include Charis, OBD, OOC, DMG, MOG, KOP, and Thalian. Donations will help the food bank provide meals to hungry individuals, children, and elderly residents throughout the community.
Organizers suggest the following items:
Fruit cocktail (15 oz cans)
Chicken noodle soup (10 oz cans)
Sweet corn, sweet peas, and green beans (15 oz cans)
Canned tuna (5 oz cans)
Vienna sausage (4.5 oz cans)
Beef ravioli (15 oz cans)
Grits (1 lb boxes)
Black-eyed peas and white rice (1 lb bags)
Peanut butter (16 oz jars)
Macaroni and cheese (8 oz boxes)
Cereal
Grape jelly (12 oz jars)
Those who prefer to give financially can donate online at wiregrassfoodbank.com/How-To/Donate.
