WARREN, Ohio - The Warren Family Mission is kicking off its weekly Free & Fresh Produce distribution on Friday, May 6 at 9:30 a.m. at 1312, West Market St. in Warren and will continue while supplies last.

This is an ongoing event that will be hosted every Friday starting at 9:30 a.m. thanks to the Mission's ongoing partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank.

Drive-thru pickup will be conducted every Friday at the Warren Family Mission's food pantry on West Market Street. Supplies are limited to one household per car.

Warren Family Mission's Director of Public Relations, Dominic Mararri says with inflation on the rise, events like this are vital for some families.

"With inflation taking a toll on the community, the dollar just doesn't go as far as it used to ... so what we're seeing is families struggling to make ends meet. Because of this, it is extremely necessary and vital to host these free fresh produce giveaways," Mararri said.

Mararri tells 21 News that monetary donations are appreciated to ease the shared maintenance costs on some food items. Donations can be made on the Warren Family Mission's website. 

Additionally, anyone interested can sign up to volunteer at these events. Tp sign up, call the Warren Family Mission at 330-964-5437 and ask for the volunteer coordinator.

These events will continue weekly every Friday until the fall season begins.