Los Gatos community briefs for the week of March 4
Food pantry hosts drive
House of Hope, a food pantry run out of Calvary Church, is calling for donations from the community after losing access to U.S. Department of Agriculture food sources. The food bank’s leadership aims to collect 5,000 food items during the drive, requesting things like canned goods, peanut butter and cereal. In addition to food, the pantry is collecting household items like toilet paper, cleaning supplies and toothbrushes.
Donations can be dropped off at the church office Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or to House of Hope on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Both drop-off sites are located at 16330 Los Gatos Blvd.
Immigrant experience probed
The Los Gatos Public Library is hosting a virtual event for local teens in grades 6 and up, featuring journalist Francesca Bentley. The talk, which will take place next Thursday, March 10, 4-5 p.m., is open to any teens interested in journalism, politics or social issues. The talk is hosted in part by the Pulitzer Center and will center on immigrants’ experiences with racism in the United States.
To register, visit https://losgatosca.libcal.com/event/8889892.
Chamber awards set
The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual awards lunch on Friday, March 25. The event will honor businesses and community leaders who contribute to the character of the town through local partnerships, events or service projects. The afternoon awards ceremony will take place at the Loma Brewing Cmpany, 130 N. Santa Cruz Ave. To register for the event, visit https://tinyurl.com/LGChamberLunch22.