The Richmond Hill American Legion, JE Lanier Post 27 is collecting nonperishable items to help fill the VA Hospital food pantry on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. at the Senior Center located at 9330 Ford Ave., next to the fire station.

The group is collecting the following items:

* Canned fish and lean meats, such as salmon, tuna and chicken.

* Peanut butter or other nut butters.

* Healthy soups and stews.

* Whole grain breakfast cereals.

* Canned or dried beans.

Pasta sauce and canned tomatoes.

Shelf0stable milk.