Collection drive ends Friday

NORWALK — The Norwalk Reflector's canned goods food drive for the Salvation Army will end at the close of the business day on Friday. The Reflector decided to host the collection drive after staff noticed that the organization's biggest need is non-perishable food items and specifically canned fruit and jelly. You can drop off canned or boxed goods at the Reflector's office, 34 East Main St., between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. through Friday. The Salvation Army's website reads: "The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love fo God. It's mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination." In addition to a food pantry, the Salvation Army also operates a soup kitchen and helps individuals in need fill out food stamp applications, according to its website.