The Mayors Month of Concern Food Drive will collect food and clothing for the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank. The event will collect items from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Sept. 14 to Oct. 12 (but not on Oct. 5) atFred Meyer, QFC Issaquah, Safeway Issaquah and Front Street Market.

The greatest need is for staple food items such as canned proteins of tuna, chicken and salmon.food and clothing bank also needs jam, cereal, baby food, diapers size 5&6, toiletries and canned soups, veggies and fruits.Many clients have special dietary needs so gluten free foods also are needed.

The organization reports that supplies are the lowest they have been in a long time.

Volunteers will greet shoppers at the entrances of each of the grocery stores and provide shoppers with an IFCB needs list for their shopping convenience.

In 2012 IFCB served an average of 3,866 individuals a month and the average number of people served in 2013 each month has gone up to 4,934.