March and Ash to host holiday food drive in December

Food drive aimed to help out local communities in Southern California who face food insecurity

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - March and Ash announced it will partner with Imperial Valley Food Bank to collect non-perishable items for its holiday food drive from December 1-17.

Donations are accepted in-store only at the March and Ash Imperial Valley Dispensary located at 2433 Marshall Ave #3, Imperial, CA 92251.

March and Ash said people can donate by letting the receptionist know they have food items for the drive.

Those who donate more than five items will receive a 15% discount on an in-store purchase that day, said March and Ash.

March and Ash said pop top, or easy open cans are strongly preferred and provided a list of items needed the most.

Here is a list of items you can donate to the drive:

• canned meats
• canned fish
• canned vegetables
• canned fruits
• canned soups & stews
• peanut butter
• cereal and oatmeal
• supplemental shakes like Ensure
• infant formula

March and Ash said glass containers, homemade food, opened food, or expired items will not be accepted, and food must be in sealed packaging.