Val Jackson is organizing a neighborhood food drive to collect items for The Open Door, Dakota County’s local hunger relief organization. Whether you buy groceries just to donate or search your pantry for items you already have, you’ll be helping families in our area get the food they need.

She will be driving through the neighborhood to collect donations on Friday, November 7, 2025, between the hours of 8:00 am and 1:00 pm. Please leave your bag of items on your front steps during that time for her to pick up.