The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce is inviting local residents and businesses to help families in need during a special Feed The Need Lunch and Tour taking place today in Summerville.

The event will be held from noon until 1 PM at the Community Resource Center of Chattooga County, located at 50 Eleanor Avenue, Suite A.

Rather than charging a traditional admission fee, organizers are asking participants to bring a large box, bag or case of pantry food items to help support local children and families experiencing food insecurity.

The Community Resource Center is particularly seeking foods that children can easily open and prepare themselves, along with nutritious items that can be stored without refrigeration.

Among the most-needed donations are peanut butter, jelly, Kraft macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, snacks and easy-to-prepare pantry meals.

In addition to collecting food, the event will give participants an opportunity to tour the Community Resource Center and learn more about the services available to families throughout Chattooga County.

Lunch will be provided, and the event is open to the public. Reservations are requested.

The Chamber is encouraging businesses, organizations and individual residents to participate by bringing food donations and learning more about the Community Resource Center’s efforts to address food insecurity in the county.

The Feed The Need Lunch and Tour takes place today from noon until 1 PM at 50 Eleanor Avenue in Summerville.