- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Sharon Today
By the People, for the People
Mercer County Food Bank to Host Food Drive
Shoppers encouraged to donate needed items at local grocery stores
Mar. 12, 2026 at 4:39pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Mercer County Food Bank is inviting the community to help fight hunger during the Fill Carts, Fill Hearts food drive at several grocery stores throughout Mercer County. The drive will kick off on Friday in recognition of Good Samaritan's Day and continue through the weekend.
Why it matters
Food banks play a crucial role in addressing food insecurity in local communities, especially during difficult economic times. This drive aims to stock the Mercer County Food Bank's shelves with much-needed non-perishable food and household items.
The details
Shoppers can donate items at collection sites at D'Onofrio's Food Center, Giant Eagle, and Walmart locations in Hermitage, as well as County Market in Grove City. The most-needed items include canned vegetables, soups, tuna, peanut butter and jelly, pasta, rice, cereal, and canned fruit. Non-food items such as detergent, toothpaste, toilet paper, diapers, soap, and shampoo will also be accepted. Donors can also contribute financially by scanning a QR code at the collection sites.
- The food drive will kick off on Friday, March 12, 2026 in recognition of Good Samaritan's Day.
- The food drive will continue through the weekend after the kickoff on March 12, 2026.
The players
Mercer County Food Bank
A local food bank that provides food assistance to individuals and families in need within Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
The takeaway
This food drive is an opportunity for the Mercer County community to come together and support their local food bank, which plays a vital role in addressing food insecurity and helping those in need.
