Benton County has launched a countywide food collection effort running through December to address increasing demand at local food banks.
The “Noodles for Neighbors” campaign encourages residents to donate nonperishable food items at eight county facilities. Organizers are particularly seeking dry pasta, boxed macaroni and cheese, canned pasta sauce and ready-to-eat canned pasta meals with pop-tops. All donations must be unopened and unexpired.
Monetary donations are also accepted, with Linn Benton Food Share able to provide the equivalent of five meals for every dollar donated, organizers said…