Community volunteers will be going door to door in Hays Tuesday, October 8,  collecting non-perishable food items during “Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat.”

The donations will go to the Community Assistance Center, which serves low-income residents of Ellis County.

Hays High School’s DECA Club coordinates the annual project.  Seniors Macey Pfeifer and Jessica Stoecklein are in charge this year:

This is at least the 14th year for the canned food drive.  DECA members who volunteer are also getting valuable experience, says Pfeifer:

The most-needed food items are canned fruits, vegetables and meat products, as well as boxed macaroni and cheese, instant potatoes, Hamburger Helper, and dried pasta.