Geary County residents raise the level of donations to Wheels of H.O.P.E.

( L-r ) Wheels of H.O.P.E. board members Molly Schuckman and Shelly Kite were guests on a recent JC Now Radio program on 107.9 FM and 1420 KJCK AM to promote the food drive.

As of Saturday Wheels of H.O.P.E. had received donations of 13,453 food items and collected $1,034.36 through their two-day food drive in Junction City. Some more items are expected to come in. The drive was held at both Walmart outlets and at Dillons.

Board member Shelley Kite said officials were pleased with the kindness and compassion from the community for people who need a little help with their food. “We use it to purchase food primarily and take care of the upkeep of the Food Pantry ( at the First United Methodist Church ). We give out to our 80 to 85 families almost 6,000 items per month. ” Kite called the donation of 13,000-plus items outstanding and noted that it will provide help for about two and a half months.

The Wheels of H.O.P.E. food drive in 2018 brought in about 11,000 items.

Wheels of H.O.P.E. helps feed those in need of food in the Grant Avenue and Grandview Plaza areas.