NOTE (Thursday, July 16, 2020): This article has been updated to reflect the correct date of the food drive.

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Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, will host a Drive-Thru Food Drive for FAITH Food Pantry this weekend.

The special event will be Saturday, July 18, from 10 am until 1 pm, in the church’s parking lot.

FAITH (Food Assistance, Immediate Temporary Help) is a nondenominational food pantry open to all Newtown residents.

According to organizers, items most needed at this time include apple juice, cranberry juice, complete pancake mix (made with water), syrup, cake mix and frosting, and paper napkins.

The pantry does not need, also according to organizers, peanut butter, canned vegetables, paper towels, or toilet paper.