Several local businesses in Escalon are teaming up for a good cause.

Cromwell and Ney Insurance, D’Boni’s Pizza, Escalon Fit, and Oak Valley Community Bank are cooperating in a Giving Pantry Food Drive.

Each business is acting as a drop off location for the Giving Pantry, since they have limited hours.

Collection of canned food items and emergency food crate items is going on now, with a drop off scheduled at the Giving Pantry at the end of April.

The donations will help Escalon Strong keep the shelves stocked at the Giving Pantry, which provides ongoing support for over 60 families in need in the community. The donated items will also help fill some Emergency Food Boxes for the pantry to have on hand.

Canned foods, sealed boxes of cereal, bags of rice or beans, and jars of peanut butter are the most sought-after items.

More information is available at any of the drop off locations.