Firefighters collecting for L.B. food pantries

Long Branch Professional Firefighters F.M.B.A. Local 68 is hosting a food drive to benefit Long Branch’s food banks, which are in need of donations for the upcoming holiday season.

Nonperishable foods may be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Dec. 20 at the Union and Third Avenue Firehouse (headquarters behind McDonald’s) and the Second Avenue and Montgomery Avenue Firehouse in West End.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, is appreciated.