SEYMOUR – The Seymour Noon Lions Club has launched its annual food drive to benefit and replenish supplies at local Seymour Food Banks. The drive officially began this Monday and is scheduled to run until November 22nd, at which point the club will reassess the need for an extension.
The Lions Club is urging the community to help by donating unexpired, non-perishable food items to support local families as the holiday season approaches.
While all non-perishable donations are welcome, the Lions have provided a list of items that are particularly needed. They are also asking participants to look for items with pop-top cans (for fruits, vegetables, or meat), as this eliminates the need for a can opener.
| Category | Suggested Items |
| Proteins/Meats | Canned chicken, tuna, salmon, SPAM, ham, black/kidney/garbanzo beans, lentils, and pork and beans. |
| Grains/Cereals | Hot/cold cereals, oatmeal, white or brown rice, crackers, granola bars, pasta, and macaroni and cheese. |
| Pantry Staples | Peanut butter, sugar, flour, cooking oils (vegetable/canola), dried herbs/spices, pancake mix and syrup, and instant mashed potatoes. |
| Canned Goods | Canned fruit/applesauce, canned vegetables, soup, stew, chili, and tomato/pasta sauce. |
| Quick Meals | Chef Boyardee pastas, ramen noodles, soup in a cup, and shelf-stable meal/meals in a box. |
| Beverages | Shelf-stable and powdered milk, juice, and drink mix. |
Convenient Drop-Off Locations
The Lions Club has partnered with numerous Community Impact Partners across Seymour, providing many convenient locations for residents to drop off donations.
| Drop-Off Locations (Community Impact Partners) | |
| American Legion (402 W. Second St.) | Big O Tires (420 Circle St.) |
| Boys & Girls Club (950 N. O’Brien St.) | Seymour City Hall (301 N. Chestnut St.) |
| First Financial Bank (1130 E. Tipton St.) | Fraternal Order of Moose Lodge (110 E. 6th St.) |
| German American Bank (1725 E. Tipton St.) | Harbor Freight (1501 E. Tipton St.) |
| Jackson County United Way (209 E. 2nd St., Ste B) | Jackson County Visitor Center (100 N. Broadway St.) |
| People’s Bank (1425 E. Tipton St.) | Seymour Chamber of Commerce (105 S. Chestnut St.) |
| Fire Stations: Station 1 (318 East St.), Station 2 (1019 W. Second St.), Station 3 (605 Meadowbrook Dr.) | Seymour Police Department (205 N. Ewing St.) |
| VFW Post 1925 (311 S. Jackson Park Drive) |
The drive is also being supported by Big O Tires, which is providing storage, sorting, and distribution facilities, as well as Dicksons Inc., which supplied the necessary boxes and signs.
Residents wishing to make a monetary contribution can do so securely online at: https://square.link/u/atYHwC0R.
