Jackson Middle School to host mobile food bank Saturday

For families or individuals in need of food, Jackson School District will host a mobile food pantry Saturday at Jackson Middle School, 1651 W. Independence St.

Food will be offered free of cost from 8 to 10 a.m. Merideth Pobst, director of communications for the district, recommends those who plan to attend to arrive early as food goes quickly.

Jackson School District will host another giveaway event Aug. 21 at Jackson Middle School in collaboration with Connection Point Church. From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., free food and back-to-school clothes will be available to Jackson students free of cost.