The In Ballard Merchants Association is hosting a “Ballard Gives Back” day today, as part of the Tuesdays in Ballard 2011 campaign.

This is an organized effort on behalf of the merchants in the Ballard business district to give back to the community.

The Ballard Food Bank will participate with a staged collection area at Bergan Place on Market & 22nd Streets from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

During this time volunteers will collect donations on behalf of the Food Bank. The In Ballard Merchants Association encourages everyone to come to the neighborhood to shop, drink, eat, pay, and donate for those in need.

For more information about the In Ballard Merchants Association visit www.inballard.com.