Hancock County Food Drive runs through April 30

BAR HARBOR — A county-wide kick-off collection event on Saturday, April 5 signaled the launch of The Hancock County Food Drive, an annual month-long food collection and fundraising project that supports food pantries, free meal programs, and school backpack programs across Hancock County.

The Hancock County Food Drive is an annual collaborative campaign that raises funds and food donations for local food pantries, meal sites, and school backpack programs. This year, partner organizations are collaborating to raise $40,000, which will provide 120,000 meals for Hancock County residents. Community members can support the food drive through online donations at www.hcfooddrive.org, and by donating food at one of the sites listed online.