Community food effort

POTSDAM — United Way of Northern New York is expanding its Community Food Drive efforts this summer to help stock more than 50 food pantries across Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties amid growing food insecurity. Organizers cited Feeding America data estimating 1 in 5 North Country children faces hunger during summer months when school meal programs end. A food drive supporting St. Lawrence County will be held  from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Walmart Supercenter, 7494 U.S. Route 11 in Potsdam. Community members are encouraged to donate nonperishable food, hygiene products and monetary contributions.