Derby Public Schools is participating in a community food drive March 1-4, 2021 to benefit Derby Community Family Services, who runs the Derby Food Bank. At this point in the year, the Food Bank is often running low on food items to distribute to those in need. All food items collected will be counted and sorted by DTEC (Derby Transition Educational Center) and Project SEARCH students. Please bring items in throughout the week to your school. 

Some suggested food and other items needed: Soup • Pancake Mix • Oatmeal • Boxed Potatoes • Mashed Potatoes •  Canned Fruit • Ketchup • Peanut Butter • Jelly • Syrup  • Crackers • Laundry Detergent • Shampoo • Dish Soap 

This drive is in conjunction with the Derby Chamber of Commerce Drive-Thru Pancake Feed benefiting the food bank on Saturday, March 6 from 8-11AM. $5 per person, includes stack of pancakes, 2 sausage links, butter and syrup in a to-go container. Pick-up will be located in Derby Welcome Center parking lot, 611 N. Mulberry. Food items and monetary donations benefiting the food bank will be accepted through the drive-thru.

The Derby Noons Lions Club has organized business drop-off locations around the community! Check Facebook event “6th Annual Community Food Drive” for locations.