The Taylorville Kiwanis Club collected a total of 1328 pounds of dry goods and 3-thousand 42-dollars in cash, all benefiting the Taylorville Food Pantry, during their 4 drive-thru donation days in the Miller Media Group parking lot on East Park Street, the last 4 Saturdays in May.

Officials with the Food Pantry report that the pound equivalent for the cash taken into consideration makes for an aggregated total of 17,338 pounds of food to benefit those using the local Food Pantry.

Food Pantry co-director Amy Hagen thanked the Kiwanis Club for their efforts the last few weeks.

And, the Taylorville Kiwanis Club thanks everyone for the support to assist with children and youth in the local community.