VIP Services is launching its annual autumn food drive to raise awareness about hunger in Walworth County and generate donations of nonperishable food items and pet food for area residents and their companion animals facing food insecurity.

Donations are currently being accepted at Culver’s, Associated Bank, Walgreens and Ace Hardware in Whitewater. All three locations have collection bins set up in their lobbies, and the public is encouraged to stop by with contributions of nonperishable food and pet supplies.

The drive will culminate on Thursday, October 8, with a day-long collection event open to the public in the church hall at St. Patrick Church in Whitewater. Community members can drop off their donations on that date between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM.

All donations collected throughout the drive will directly benefit the Whitewater Community Space.

For more information, please contact VIP Services at vipservices-inc.org.