Local children donate to Food Pantry

Leland Girl Scout troops 33158 and 33243 had a food drive at Stop and Shop and Family Dollar Store. They collected a large amount of food for the needy in Leland.

Christina Smith, librarian at Carver Elementary in Indianola, delivered canned food to the Leland Food Pantry. The canned goods were donated by the students at Carver Elementary.

The Washington School Elementary school participated in a food drive. Second graders from Washington School delivered food to the Leland Food Pantry. As an added bonus for the students, Mayor Kenny Thomas gave a talk about the importance of helping those less fortunate by donating food.