The Sissy’s 50th Anniversary Food Drive will be held Oct. 30 through Nov. 13 at all Sissy Log Cabin jewelry stores, according to a news release.
The food drive encourages customers and employees to give back to area food banks and pantries. The project is part of Sissy’s efforts to increase access to healthy food throughout its communities this holiday season, according to the release.
“Too many Americans live in homes that don’t always have enough food for everyone in the family,” said Bill Jones, CEO of Sissy’s. “The social and economic impact of covid-19 has heightened this problem, particularly in under-resourced communities. It’s our hope that this food drive will help close these gaps in our communities and aid those in need.”
Each Sissy’s location will host individual food drives. Donations made at each store will remain in that community. Participants may contribute nonperishable foods, including high-protein foods such as canned or dry beans, peanut butter, canned tuna and salmon. Also in demand are grains (such as brown and white rice, pasta and macaroni and cheese), hot and cold cereal, canned vegetables, canned fruit, dried fruits, 100% juice, granola bars and soups.
Partner organizations include First Ward/Living Grace Pantry in Pine Bluff, Arkansas Food Bank in Conway and Little Rock, Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas in Jonesboro, and Mid-South Food Bank in Memphis.
A raffle will take place at the end of the food drive. Participants will receive one raffle ticket per 10 food items or $10 donated. One winner from each store will receive the Sissy’s Lagos 50th Anniversary Bracelet.
This year, Sissy’s Log Cabin is celebrating its 50th anniversary since the store opened in Pine Bluff in 1970. Details: SissysLogCabin.com.