Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive underway in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–You can help local families in need by taking part in a food drive.

The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation kicked off their annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive.

The food drive will help benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank.

The food drive runs through November 17, 2023.

 City officials say requested items include canned fruit and vegetables, dry goods and canned meats.

Per the City, you can drop off donations at the following locations:

Busby Street Community Center, 1735 Busby Street

Columbia City Hall, 1737 Main Street

Columbia Art Center, 1227 Taylor St. Ste. C

Columbia Tennis Center, 1635 Whaley Street

Charles R. Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Walker Solomon Way

Earlewood Park, 1111 Parkside Drive

Greenview Park, 6700 David Street

James E. Clyburn Golf Center, 2091 Slighs Avenue, Columbia, SC 29204

Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Avenue

Katheryn M. Bellfield Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant Street

Lorick Park, 1600 Lorick Avenue

Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 2300 Greene Street

Pinehurst Park, 2300 Pinehurst Road

Woodland Park, 6500 Olde Knight Parkway

City Human Resources, Office of Business Opportunities, 1401 Main Street

Columbia Fire Department Headquarters, 1800 Laurel Street

Columbia Police Department Headquarters, 1 Justice Square

City of Columbia Satellite Payment Center, 3905 Ensor Avenue

Public Works, 2910 Colonial Drive

Washington Square Payment Center, 1136 Washington Street