The South Walton Fire District is holding its Second Annual Heroes Against Hunger Food Drive ahead of Thanksgiving and is calling on the community for help in the fight against hunger.

Community members can donate nonperishable or canned food items to any of the five SWFD fire station locations now through November 18. This food drive is not exclusive to residents of South Walton- anybody who is willing is invited to participate.

All food items collected will be donated to Food for Thought Outreach Inc., a local nonprofit dedicated to fighting childhood hunger.

“We want our community to know we stand behind them no matter the cause,” said SWFD Fire Chief Ryan Crawford. “We are fortunate to live in an area with so many generous individuals, so we invite you to step up, donate, and join us. You can even show support for your closest SWFD fire station because the station with the most donations will be awarded a trophy at the end of the food drive.”

SWFD Fire Station locations are as follows:

• Station 1: 117 N. Wall St, Inlet Beach
• Station 2: 2109 S. Co. Highway 395, WaterColor
• Station 3: 911 N. Co. Highway 393, Santa Rosa Beach
• Station 4: 485 Mack Bayou Road, Mack Bayou
• Station 5: 217 S. Geronimo Street, Miramar Beach

Last year, SWFD collected approximately 200 items during the drive and hopes to surpass that total in 2023.

For more info about the Food Drive,  contact SWFD at 850-267-1298 or via email at [email protected].