North Hills Community Outreach is requesting donations of rice mixes, canned fruit, crackers, macaroni and cheese and soup.

NHCO operates two food pantries, in Hampton and Bellevue, serving 350 families in need every month.

According to food pantry coordinator Brandi Rukovena, “Summer is typically a slow time of the year for food donations. Most groups that donate – schools, church groups, scouts – aren’t meeting, and individual donors are away or busy. But the need is constant.”

Donations may be dropped off weekdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 1975 Ferguson Rd., Hampton. For more information, to arrange an alternative drop-off time, or for tips on conducting a food drive, call (412)487-6316.