Drive benefits food pantries in Perry and Steinhatchee

Posted on August 14, 2026

As food insecurity continues to affect families across Florida and Georgia, VyStar Credit Union invites members, employees and the community to help make a difference through its “Good Starts Here Food Drive,” collecting nonperishable food donations throughout August that will benefit two local food banks.

Donations of nonperishable food items can be brought to the VyStar branches located in Perry and Steinhatchee.

Donations at the Perry branch will benefit Brant’s Home Town Halos and donations at the Steinhatchee branch will benefit the Sower of the Seed Food Pantry.

“Food insecurity affects families in so many communities, and together we have an opportunity to make a real difference,” said VyStar SVP/Foundation President Patricia McElroy. “Every can, every box and every donation helps ensure our neighbors have access to the food they need. The Good Starts Here Food Drive makes it easy for our members and communities to turn compassion into action.”

Support the food drive by donating: peanut butter, canned soup, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned beans, pasta, rice, and other shelf stable pantry items.

For food safety, please donate only unopened, nonperishable food items. Perishable foods, expired items, homemade foods and damaged or opened packages cannot be accepted.