Area food pantries are still collecting items for the holiday season. Officials with HACAP in Washington state boxed potatoes, stuffing, and canned broth including chicken, beef and vegetable, are needed for the holidays.

Other food items that they are always in need of are canned chicken or tuna, canned vegetables and fruit, 100% juice, soup, cereal, pasta and sauce and boxed dinners. Items for HACAP can be dropped off at the HACAP Orchard Hill location.