LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Winter time efforts to help replenish our local food banks are under way.

The Redwood Empire Food Bank and Lake County Democrats are combining their efforts during the month of February to specifically increase the supply of healthy and easy to serve peanut butter.

The peanut butter drive is aptly named “Spread the Love.” Every jar donated will make a difference.

In collaboration with the Redwood Empire Food Bank and for the convenience of donors, Lake County Democrats have established drop off sites at homes in many of our local communities. Those sites, which include Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, are found on https://lakecountydemocrats.org/.

Just take your donation of peanut butter, no glass jars please, to any of the designated sites. Any kind of nut butter and other nonperishable food items are welcome.

At the end of February, Lake County Democrats will deliver the donated food to the Redwood Empire Food Bank. Distribution of collected food will take place at the Redwood Empire Food Bank’s established sites and schedules around the lake. That information is found on refb.com.

Participation by a variety of organizations is encouraged. Those who attend regularly scheduled club or social meetings and religious services are encouraged to plan a peanut butter collection during the month of February.

Items collected can then be taken at any time to one of the drop off sites posted on lakecountydemocrats.org.

Providing high protein nutrition, while reducing food insecurity among our community members, is something everyone can support.