Mars Area Elementary School and Mars Area Centennial School will hold an annual “Holiday Meals for Families” Food Drive Oct. 19 through Oct. 30.

Donations of non-perishable food items may be dropped off at the schools’ main offices Monday through Friday during school hours. Collected items will be distributed to local families in need.

In lieu of making a food donation, anyone interested in sponsoring a food basket by donating $25 may visit https://signup.com/go/hmEaEHB. For more information, call 724-625-3161.