SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The Portage Township Trustee's office is asking that the community help "Stuff the Pantry" this November. For the entire month, the Portage Pantry is collecting food donations so local families can have what they need for a holiday meal.

This year's theme is "The Pie is the Limit." The most -needed items include canned goods, instant potatoes and gravy, noodles, pies and other desserts, stuffing, and any other holiday fixings. Everyday pantry staples are welcome.

"People are hurting more than ever and we can't allow anyone to go hungry over the holidays. A holiday meal is about more than the food. It's about sitting down together and feeling like somebody thought of you," said Portage Township Trustee Jason Critchlow. "A box of stuffing or a can of green beans may not seem like much, but it adds up fast when neighbors pitch in."

If you're looking for ways to give, here are the methods to follow:

- Drop off: Portage Township Trustee Office, located at 340 Columbia Street in South Bend, from Monday through Thursday from 8 - 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 - 12 p.m.

- Pick-Up: Call 574-233-2126 to arrange a donation pick-up.

- Order online: Send items straight to the pantry through their Amazon Wishlist.

Donations will be accepted throughout November.