The Community Character Coalition will conduct its annual “Pack the Pantry” day on Saturday, Oct. 22. In conjunction with national “Make a Difference Day” members of the CCC of Elk Grove will mentor area high school students in this most worthy of winter missions.
From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, the CCC of Elk Grove and students will be at Walmart of Elk Grove, and the two Elk Grove Walgreens locations to present shoppers with a list of nonperishable items needed at local food pantries. Shoppers will be asked, as they shop for their families, to please consider buying one or two things for those in need. Some of the items needed are: toothbrushes, toothpaste, dish soap, laundry soap, paper napkins, and paper towels.
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