With the closure of the Operational Emergency Center in Skyway over the summer and recent economic struggles, King County Fire District 20 is doing its part by conducting a holiday food drive for families in need.

The food drive has already started and will continue until December 21.

“This is a critical time for residents who are served by KCFD 20,” said spokesman Dave Nelson. “The Operational Emergency Center in Skyway helped more than 192,000 people in Seattle and South King County last year. If those who can provide two or three items, we can work together to make sure no-one goes hungry this holiday season.”

Donations can be dropped off at two locations:

• Fire Training Center at 12424 76th Ave. S., Seattle

• Headquarters Fire Station across the street at 12417 76th Ave. S., Seattle.

All food collected will be distributed to the Salvation Army Renton Rotary Food Bank in Renton, which serves Skyway area residents. Food should be non-perishable, with no glass containers.

The following foods are most needed:

• peanut butter (18 oz. plastic jars only)

• canned sweet peas

• canned fruit cocktail

• canned peaches/pineapple

• canned lunch meat (SPAM)

• canned beef stew (24 oz.)

• pineapple juice (48 oz. can)

• tomato juice (48 oz. can)

• powdered milk packets

• canned corn

• canned evaporated milk

• tuna (6 oz.)

• vegetarian vegetable soup

• canned beef chili

• vegetable oil (24 oz.)

• fish sauce (24 oz.)

• snack pudding

• macaroni and cheese (7.25 oz.)

• canned green beans