Members of the Division 26 Kiwanis in Seattle are asking people to bring non-perishable foods to the White Center Food Bank on Wednesday evening April 8, 2009 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. 

Members of the Kiwanis will be stationed outside the food bank at 10829 8th Ave. S.W under a canopy to collect donations. 

Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

The White Center Food Bank says the most needed food items are Hamburger Helper and Rice-a-Roni type products as well as canned meat (not tuna), canned fruit, cereal, and jelly. 

The White Center Food Bank serves a diverse ethnic population so ethnic foods are always welcome. The food bank also accepts $5 and $10 gift cards from Safeway, QFC or Albertsons.  Cash donations can be sent to the White Center Food Bank at 10829 8th Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA  98146.