ECHO, an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, gives food and financial help to people with short-term emergencies, and provides clothes and household items to people with low incomes in the Springfield/Burke area.

 ECHO experienced a 6,000-lb. deficit in food donations and client giving in January. With food price increases and the pandemic, there has been an increase in need.

Go Local is hosting a food drive on Saturday, March 18th, from 10am-1pm at Burke Community Church. Our goal is to donate 2,000 lbs. of food to our partner and provide much-needed assistance to the community. Please see our list below of needed items and help us reach our 2,000-lb. goal. If you have any questions, email [email protected].

Food Items:                                       Personal Care Items:

Spaghetti Sauce                               Dish Detergent
Cooking Oil                                       Laundry Detergent
Honey and Jam (not Grape)            Shampoo
Condiments (Mayo, Ketchup, Mustard)  Shaving Cream
Canned Meat                                    Razors
Masa Flour                                        Deodorant
Lemon Juice                                     Toothbrushes
Tin Fish                                              Band Aids
Instant Potatoes                               Toilet Paper
Onion & Garlic Powder
Salt
Dry or Bag Beans
Rice
Pancake Mix and/or Syrup
Flour
Sugar
Canned Fruit
Evaporated and Condensed milk
Hot Chocolate
Green or Herbal Tea
Juice
Brown Paper Grocery Bags