Columbia Bank collection drive to benefit area food banks

Columbia Bank this week launched a local effort to fill the shelves of the Ritzville Food Pantry through a food drive. The drive will continue through Dec. 31, 2011.

Those wanting to donate to the Zion Philadelphia UCC’s peanut butter and jam drive may also drop off items at the bank.

Donations may be dropped off at the bank during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m....