Local organizations collecting food donations

By Ashley Luthans
Several local businesses and organizations are hosting food drives to support those in need in St. Joseph for Thanksgiving.
Alchemy Tea Co. is hosting a Thanksgiving food drive that also benefits the donors.
The company is taking nonperishable food items worth $5, and in return the donator gets a free $5 boba tea of their choice.
Second Harvest Community Food Bank is hosting another turkey giveaway this year, with registration from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, and the actual distribution on Thursday, Nov. 21. Email info@shcfb.org or call 816-364-3663 for information.
There will be another turkey distribution on Nov. 20 involving InterServ. Call 816-238-4511 for details.
Local Girl Scouts also will have food drives on Saturday, Nov. 16, that benefit multiple nonprofits.