Blue plastic bags were dropped off at mailboxes across the Springfield area this week. Residents are asked to fill them with nonperishable food items if they’re able and to leave them near their mailbox this Saturday.
United Way Ozarks Region is a partner in the food drive. At a kickoff event Thursday, its president and CEO Brandi VanAntwerp thanked the letter carriers who pick up the donated items.
“We know your letter bags aren’t always light,” she said, “and the generosity of our neighbors makes those bags a little heavier during this day. But you keep going, and we appreciate it.”…