Panther Central collecting food, other items for Pitt Pantry

Panther Central is running a drive for food and other supplies through Dec. 10, with all items going to the Pitt Pantry.

The most-needed items include: Gluten-free meals and snacks, shelf-stable beverages, spices and seasoning, pasta sauce, cooking oil and shelf-stable meat products.

Donations are also wanted for culturally diverse products including:

  • Asian (rice vermicelli noodles, fish sauce, seaweed, curry powder, dried chili peppers, etc.)

  • African (tamarind, canned coconut milk, couscous, chicken bouillon, pearl millet, plantains, etc.)

  • Latin (Harina pan cornmeal, tortilla wraps, corn chips, salsa, etc.)

Other items requested include: Paper products, canvas bags, soaps and menstrual products.

Donations will be accepted through Dec. 10 at Panther Center in the Litchfield Towers lobby, any day of the week.

Those who donate will be entered to win one of three $20 gift cards.

Financial donations can be made directly to the Pitt Pantry by clicking here.