The 21st annual Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade theme is “Light Up the Christmas Spirit”.

Staying true to the theme, Exchange Bank will be collecting non-perishable food items during the parade to help those in need during the holiday season.

Bernadean Sykora, Event Organizer, said they don’t have a goal in mind but they are donating everything to the Wheels of Hope organization.

To participate, bring a non-perishable food item to Exchange Bank located at 702 N. Washington or 1036 W. 6th Street in Junction City, during business hours.

Both banking locations have begun accepting non-perishable food donations – so you can stop in today, or on the night of the parade there will be volunteers in the crowds with carts collecting donations.

The parade begins at 5:30 pm.

“I think it would light up the Christmas Spirit by giving,” said Sykora.

Again, donations can be dropped off beginning today.